Introduction

In addition to solutions targeting business processes and entities such as sales and customers, Power BI can also serve as a platform for system monitoring and administration. Diverse data sources, including performance monitor counters, log files, and events can be integrated into Power BI datasets to deliver robust visibility to system health, performance, and activity. Although there are several dedicated monitoring tools available, such as Operations Manager in Microsoft System Center, building a custom solution with Power BI provides full flexibility and control over all layers of the solution while leveraging relevant Power BI features such as data-driven alerts, email notifications and subscriptions, and Power BI mobile. Additionally, as more organizations adopt and deploy Power BI, existing licenses and experience can significantly reduce the costs of developing...