Unlock the power of data analysis with Power Pivot and Power BI. Master the techniques and tools to transform your data into insightful reports, dashboards, and models.
Key Features
- Step-by-step guide to mastering Power Pivot and Power BI
- Practical examples and real-world applications
- Foundational to advanced techniques for effective data analysis
Book Description
Master Power Pivot and Power BI with this comprehensive guide designed to elevate your data analysis and business intelligence skills. Starting with the essentials of Power Pivot, you'll learn how to load and transform data, create calculated columns, and apply foundational DAX functions. As you advance, the book dives into more complex topics like working with multiple tables, understanding relationships, and mastering advanced DAX functions such as CALCULATE() and FILTER().You'll also explore the powerful capabilities of Power BI Desktop and learn how to turn your data into compelling visualizations that drive impactful business decisions. With a focus on practical application, the guide includes real-world examples and exercises to reinforce each concept.
By the end of this guide, you'll have the skills to build sophisticated data models, optimize performance, and create dynamic reports and dashboards that effectively communicate insights. This guide is perfect for professionals aiming to harness the full power of Excel and Power BI in their data-driven decision-making processes.
What you will learn
- Understand the Power Pivot and Power BI ecosystem
- Load and prepare data effectively
- Build and manage calculated columns
- Master DAX measures and functions
- Optimize data model performance
- Leverage Power BI Desktop and advanced features
Who this book is for
Ideal for data professionals, Excel users, and business analysts, this book assumes a basic understanding of Excel but no prior knowledge of Power Pivot or Power BI. It is suitable for anyone looking to enhance their data analysis and reporting skills using these tools.
Table of Contents
- A Revolution Built On YOU
- Power Pivot and the Power BI Family: Making Sense of the Various Versions
- Learning Power Pivot "The Excel Way"
- Loading Data Into Power Pivot
- Intro to Calculated Columns
- Introduction to DAX Measures
- The "Golden Rules" of DAX Measures
- CALCULATE() – Your New Favorite Function
- ALL() – The "Remove a Filter" Function
- Thinking in Multiple Tables
- "Intermission" – Taking Stock of Your New Powers
- Disconnected Tables
- Introducing the FILTER() Function, and Disconnected Tables Continued
- Introduction to Time Intelligence
- IF(), SWITCH(), BLANK(), and Other Conditional Fun
- SUMX() and Other X ("Iterator") Functions
- Multiple Data Tables
- Multiple Data Tables – Differing Granularity
- Performance: Keep Things Running Fast
- Power Query to the Rescue
- Power BI Desktop
- "Complicated" Relationships
- Row and Filter Context Demystified
- CALCULATE and FILTER – More Nuances
- Time Intelligence with Custom Calendars: Greatest Formula in the World
- Advanced Calculated Columns
- New DAX Functions… and Variables!
- "YouTube for Data" – The Importance of a Server
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