Power Pivot and Power BI: The Excel User's Guide to DAX, Power Query, Power BI & Power Pivot in Excel 2010-2016

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Synopsis
Unlock the power of data analysis with Power Pivot and Power BI. Master the techniques and tools to transform your data into insightful reports, dashboards, and models.Key FeaturesStep-by-step guide to mastering Power Pivot and Power BIPractical examples and real-world applicationsFoundational to advanced techniques for effective data analysisBook DescriptionMaster Power Pivot and Power BI with this comprehensive guide designed to elevate your data analysis and business intelligence skills. Starting with the essentials of Power Pivot, you'll learn how to load and transform data, create calculated columns, and apply foundational DAX functions. As you advance, the book dives into more complex topics like working with multiple tables, understanding relationships, and mastering advanced DAX functions such as CALCULATE() and FILTER(). You'll also explore the powerful capabilities of Power BI Desktop and learn how to turn your data into compelling visualizations that drive impactful business decisions. With a focus on practical application, the guide includes real-world examples and exercises to reinforce each concept. By the end of this guide, you'll have the skills to build sophisticated data models, optimize performance, and create dynamic reports and dashboards that effectively communicate insights. This guide is perfect for professionals aiming to harness the full power of Excel and Power BI in their data-driven decision-making processes.What you will learnUnderstand the Power Pivot and Power BI ecosystemLoad and prepare data effectivelyBuild and manage calculated columnsMaster DAX measures and functionsOptimize data model performanceLeverage Power BI Desktop and advanced featuresWho this book is forIdeal for data professionals, Excel users, and business analysts, this book assumes a basic understanding of Excel but no prior knowledge of Power Pivot or Power BI. It is suitable for anyone looking to enhance their data analysis and reporting skills using these tools.
Copyright:
2016

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781836644729
Related ISBNs:
9781836644736
Publisher:
Packt Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Tickling Keys, Inc. and Rob Collie
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Computers and Internet, Business and Finance
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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