Learn how to use Power BI to deliver the insights needed to help your enterprise survive and thriveKey FeaturesLearn simple through to advanced Power BI features in a clear, concise way using real-world examplesDevelop powerful analytical models and reports that extract key business insightsPublish, share and collaborate on impressive reports, dashboards, apps, and goalsBook DescriptionTo succeed in today's transforming business world, organizations need business intelligence capabilities to make smarter decisions faster than ever before. This updated second edition of Learn Power BI takes you on a journey of data exploration and discovery, using Microsoft Power BI to ingest, cleanse, and organize data in order to unlock key business insights that can then be shared with others.This newly revised and expanded edition of Learn Power BI covers all of the latest features and interface changes and takes you through the fundamentals of business intelligence projects, how to deploy, adopt, and govern Power BI within your organization, and how to leverage your knowledge in the marketplace and broader ecosystem that is Power BI. As you progress, you will learn how to ingest, cleanse, and transform your data into stunning visualizations, reports, and dashboards that speak to business decision-makers.By the end of this Power BI book, you will be fully prepared to be the data analysis hero of your organization – or even start a new career as a business intelligence professional.What you will learnGet up and running quickly with Power BIUnderstand and plan your business intelligence projectsConnect to and transform data using Power QueryCreate data models optimized for analysis and reportingPerform simple and complex DAX calculations to enhance analysisDiscover business insights and create professional reportsCollaborate via Power BI dashboards, apps, goals, and scorecardsDeploy and govern Power BI, including using deployment pipelinesWho this book is forIf you're an IT manager, data analyst, or BI user new to using Power BI for solving business intelligence problems, this book is for you. You'll also find this book helpful if you want to migrate from other BI tools to create powerful and interactive dashboards. No experience of working with Power BI is expected.Table of ContentsUnderstanding Business Intelligence and Power BIPlanning Projects with Power BIUp and Running with Power BI DesktopConnecting to and Transforming Data Creating Data Models and CalculationsUnlocking InsightsCreating the Final ReportPublishing and Sharing Using Reports in the Power BI ServiceUnderstanding Dashboards, Apps, Goals, and SecurityRefreshing ContentDeploying, Governing, and Adopting Power BIPutting Your Knowledge to Use
✔ Author(s): Greg Deckler
✔ Title: Learn Power BI: A comprehensive, step-by-step guide for beginners to learn real-world business intelligence, 2nd Edition
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (56 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1801811954
✔ ISBN-13: 9781801811958
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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