Chapter 3: Preparing Data with Amazon QuickSight
In this chapter, we will focus on QuickSight data source and dataset configurations. We will provide a step-by-step guide to set up a dataset using the data we configured in Chapter 1, Introducing the AWS Analytics Ecosystem. Then we will focus on using the data editor in QuickSight to edit datasets. Next, we will explore advanced dataset operations, such as the use of calculated fields and join operations. Finally, we will understand how to set up security controls.
In summary, we will learn how to do the following in this chapter:
- Adding QuickSight data sources
- Editing QuickSight datasets
- Working with advanced operations
- Configuring security controls
