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Expert-Data-Modeling-with-Power-BI-Second-Edition
This is the code repository for Expert Data Modeling with Power BI Second Edition, published by Packt.
Enrich and optimize your data models to get the best out of Power BI for reporting and business needs
About the book
This book shows you how to effectively use Power BI, covering everything from Fact tables and Dimension tables to different data modeling techniques. With the help of real-world scenarios, you'll be able to identify when, why, where, and how to prepare data to support an efficient Star Schema to satisfy business requirements.
What you will learn
- Implement virtual tables and time intelligence functionalities in DAX to build a powerful model
- Identify Dimension and Fact tables and implement them in Power Query Editor
- Deal with advanced data preparation scenarios while building Star Schema
- Discover different hierarchies and their common pitfalls
- Understand complex data models and how to decrease the level of model complexity with different approaches
- Learn advanced data modeling techniques such as calculation groups, aggregations, incremental refresh, RLS/OLS, and more
- Get well-versed with datamarts and dataflows in PowerBI
Table of Contents
Chapters
- Introduction to Data Modeling in Power BI
- Data Analysis eXpressions and Data Modeling
- Data Preparation in Power Query Editor
- Getting Data from Various Sources
- Common Data Preparation Steps
- Star Schema Preparation in Power Query Editor
- Data Preparation Common Best Practices
- Data Modeling Components
- Star Schema and Data Modeling Common Best Practices
- Advanced Data Modeling Techniques
- Row-Level and Object-Level Security
- Dealing with More Advanced Data Warehousing Concepts in Power BI
- Introduction to Dataflows
- DirectQuery Connections to Power BI Datasets and Analysis Services in Composite Models
- New Options, Features, and DAX Functions
If you feel this book is for you, get your copy today!
Following is what you need for this book:
This MS Power BI book is for BI users, data analysts, and analysis developers who want to become well-versed with data modeling techniques to make the most of Power BI. Basic working knowledge of Power BI and the Star Schema functionality are required to help you to understand the concepts covered in this book.
Software and Hardware List
| Chapter | Software required | Link to the software | Hardware specifications | OS required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 15 | Microsoft Power Bi | https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-au/ | Common System | Windows or MacOS |
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Get to Know the Author
Soheil Bakhshi is the founder of Data Vizioner and is a sought after BI consultant. Working in data and analytics for more than 20 years, Soheil’s experience lies in Microsoft BI, Data Warehousing, and Power BI platform. He possesses MSCE, MCSA certifications and is a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional). He has a passion for sharing knowledge via his website and speaking at conferences and Power BI community events locally and globally. In following his desire for simplicity and efficiency, he is behind Power BI community tools and commercial products such as Power BI Exporter and Power BI Documenter.