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Master all the dashboarding and reporting features of Microsoft Power BI

Combine data from multiple sources, create stunning visualizations and publish your reports across multiple platforms

A comprehensive guide with real-world use cases and examples demonstrating how you can get the best out of Microsoft Power BI

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This book is intended for business intelligence professionals responsible for the design and development of Power BI content as well as managers, architects and administrators who oversee Power BI projects and deployments. The chapters flow from the planning of a Power BI project through the development and distribution of content to the administration of Power BI for an organization. BI developers will learn how to create sustainable and impactful Power BI datasets, reports, and dashboards. This includes connecting to data sources, shaping and enhancing source data, and developing an analytical data model. Additionally, top report and dashboard design practices are described using features such as Bookmarks and the Power KPI visual. BI managers will learn how Power BI’s tools work together such as with the On-premises data gateway and how content can be staged and securely distributed via Apps. Additionally, both the Power BI Report Server and Power BI Premium are reviewed. By the end of this book, you will be confident in creating effective charts, tables, reports or dashboards for any kind of data using the tools and techniques in Microsoft Power BI.

What you will learn

Build efficient data retrieval and transformation processes with the Power Query M Language

Design scalable, user-friendly DirectQuery and Import Data Models

Develop visually rich, immersive, and interactive reports and dashboards

Maintain version control and stage deployments across development, test, and production environments

Manage and monitor the Power BI Service and the On-premises data gateway

Develop a fully on-premise solution with the Power BI Report Server

Scale up a Power BI solution via Power BI Premium capacity and migration to Azure Analysis Services or SQL Server Analysis Services

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Georgia Jaunt Sep 18, 2018

This is one of the most information-dense technical reference books I've read in a long time. By this I mean -- it packs a tremendous amount of useful detail on each page. I'm coming from this as a 20+ year user of database tools, MCSA in SQL Server and someone motivated to really learn/apply Power BI as a consultant. This book really delivers in terms of in-depth explanations and content you can use to create PBI solutions. It goes above and beyond in another dimension as well: the authors very useful digressions on best-practises and real-world advice for things like visualizations and frameworks for managing users' competing needs. This is truly a useful text for someone interested in designing / deploying / managing mid-size corporate installations of BI solutions using Microsoft tools.Caution -- This is not an introductory text. If you are interested in casual use of PBI, there are probably more accessible books out there.It is easy to give this 5 stars on its content -- but would also mention a couple of minor things: - the included code samples are not directly useable. The author cautions about this in the text. Of 3 points raised, this is this the most significant. It would have been nice to be able to eyeball the worked examples on my workstation. - Minor: The index in the back is pretty sparse. For example, you won't find "hierarchy" mentioned anywhere there but have to read through the table of contents to find that section. - Minor: The printing / paper / binding quality is fine -- but I wish Packt would put more thought into typography. It's easier to digest this kind of material when the publisher uses more finesse in use of different sized/numbered heads. As-is, the chapter content just seems to run together.FWIW -- I've previously read: - Teo Lachev's "Applied MS PowerBI" (2nd ed) -- which is also good, particularly for someone first experimenting with Power BI. - Russo & Ferrari "Definitive Guide to Dax" (1st ed) -- the go-to reference on DAX.Aside: I have no affiliation with the author or publisher. I purchased this on Amazon, etc.

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maridee oday May 12, 2018

I just started this book and already have found it incredibly useful. I relied heavily on Brett's first book in my Power BI work. This new one is wonderful and updated to include the latest features. What I love about Brett's books is that he provides a higher level view than the Microsoft free online education, so you can understand how the different features and methods of doing things interact and compare before diving into the details, which are also provided in a clear and concise way. The information is presented from the ground-up in a logical manner that promotes a solid foundation for learning. In addition, I can easily skim the Table of Contents to find exactly what I need, and it covers every essential Power BI topic. Brett is truly the premier author for books in this field.

JPH Apr 30, 2019

Très complet, clair et riche : Une mine de renseignements...

Brian Hanson Oct 03, 2018

If you're looking for enterprise-level Power BI deployment, this is the bible. I learned a lot about best practices, and what I already knew was explained very clearly.

Richard Walker Jan 30, 2019

I have found this to be a thorough and extremely useful tool to plan the development and scaling of internal and external solutions for PowerBI and Azure AD B2B. This is a great add on to other books written by the likes of Ferrari and Russo.

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