Datamarts and exploratory analysis using Power BI
During Build 2022, Microsoft announced a new feature, Datamarts for Power BI. MVP Dennes Torres explains this new feature and provides and example.
2022-07-11
BI
Azure Synapse Link for SQL: From production to a data warehouse in a few clicks
Microsoft announced Azure Synapse Link for SQL. In this article, MVP Dennes Torres explains the new feature.
2022-07-06
Insights from the SSRS database
The SSRS database contains a wealth of undocumented information that can help administrators. In this article, Edward Pollack explains how to get to the data and ways to use it.
2022-06-20
How to automate table level refresh in Power BI
You can automate Power BI table refreshes using PowerShell, an Automation Account, and Runbook. Dennes Torres explains how in this article.
2022-05-06
Finding deeper insights with Topic Modeling
Topic modeling can be used to find more detailed insights into text than a word cloud can provide. Sanil Mhatre walks you through an example using Python.
2022-04-29
Tips and tricks with DAX table functions in paginated reports
There are several common challenges when creating paginated reports from Power BI datasets. In this article, Adam Aspin explains how to work around several of these issues.
2022-04-15
DAX table functions for paginated reports: Part 2
To return detail data using DAX, use the table functions. Adam Aspin covers UNION, EXCEPT, INTERSECT, and CALCULATETABLE in this article.
2022-03-09
DAX table functions for paginated reports: Part 1
Several DAX table functions can be used for paginated reports when you want all the data, not a summary. Adam Aspin explains how to use DAX table functions for paginated reports.
2022-02-16
Vertipaq optimization and its impact on columnstore compression
Vertipaq optimization is a critical component of the columnstore compression process. Edward Pollack explains how it works and what you need to know to manage it.
2022-02-11
How to filter DAX for paginated reports
DAX is unlike SQL when filtering. In this article, Adam Aspin demonstrates how to filter DAX for paginated reports.
2022-01-10
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Using Data Masker on Chinese Surnames
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