Unlock the Power of Data: Mastering Power BI (Second Edition)
Welcome to the second edition of Mastering Power BI. Since the debut of the first edition, the realm of data analytics has undergone rapid evolution. Power BI Desktop has unveiled fresh tools, techniques, and features, fundamentally altering how we analyze and present data. In this ever-changing environment, staying ahead demands more than just staying informed about recent developments; it necessitates mastering the foundational principles that drive them forward.
what’s New in the Second Edition?
The second edition has updated and expanded upon the content of the first edition to ensure it remains relevant and valuable in today’s data-driven world. It incorporates new features and functionalities of Power BI, explores advanced data transformation techniques, covers Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), introduces essential Artificial Intelligence (AI) concepts, and provides practical step-by-step exercises to illustrate all these concepts.
Key Features
- In-depth knowledge of Power BI, demonstrated through step-by-step exercises.
- Covers data modeling, visualization, and implementing security with complete hands-on training.
- Includes a project that simulates a realistic business environment from start to finish.
- Teaches about Artificial Intelligence visuals in Power BI.
- Includes code samples and colored images. Download instructions are in the book.
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone interested in learning how to use Power BI desktop or starting a career in business intelligence and analytics. While it covers all the fundamentals, it is recommended that the reader be familiar with MS Excel and database concepts.
Table of Contents
- Understanding the Basics
- Connect and Shape
- Advanced Data Transformations
- Optimize Your Data Model
- Data Analysis Expressions
- Visualizations in Power BI
- Drill Through and Drill Down Reports
- Artificial Intelligence in Power BI
- Power BI Service
- Securing Your Application
About the Author
The book “Mastering Power BI, Second Edition,” is authored by Chandraish SInha, who is the Founder and President of Ohio Computer Academy, a company dedicated to providing IT education. An enthusiastic IT trainer, Chandraish embodies his company’s motto: Inspire, Educate & Evolve.
He is a Business Intelligence (BI) enthusiast and explorer, having successfully implemented multiple large and medium-scale BI solutions. Over his 24-year career, Chandraish has worked extensively with various BI and dashboarding applications, including Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, Qlik Sense, IBM Cognos, Business Objects, and Actuate. His passion lies in data, and he actively explores applications that offer enhanced insights into data. Checkout other books by Chandraish at https://www.amazon.com/author/chandraishsinha
Ready to unlock the power of your data? Order your copy of “Mastering Power BI” today and embark on a journey towards mastering one of the most powerful tools in business intelligence.
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