2023-08-28
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Power BI
Level 24: Time Intelligence – Dates Functions: The DAX OPENINGBALANCE*() Functions
Business Intelligence Architect, Analysis Services Maestro, and author Bill Pearson introduces three similar DAX Time Intelligence functions related to Date: OPENINGBALANCEMONTH(), OPENINGBALANCEQUARTER(). and OPENINGBALANCEYEAR(). He discusses the syntax, uses and operation of each function, and then provides hands-on exposure to it in Power BI.
2026-04-15 (first published: 2023-08-23)
1,502 reads
DAX RANKX Function Behaviors Lead to Incorrect Results and Corrections
In this tip, we explore two behaviors for the DAX RANKX function that can lead to incorrect results and discuss workarounds and fixes.
2023-07-24
Stairway to DAX and Power BI - Level 23: Time Intelligence – Dates Functions: The DAX PREVIOUS() Functions
Business Intelligence Architect, Analysis Services Maestro, and author Bill Pearson introduces four very similar DAX Time Intelligence functions related to Date: PREVIOUSDAY(), PREVIOUSMONTH(). PREVIOUSQUARTER() and PREVIOUSYEAR(). He discusses the syntax, uses and operation of each function, and then provides hands-on exposure to it in Power BI.
2026-04-15 (first published: 2023-07-19)
1,100 reads
Power BI Data Gateway to Connect Data Sources in the Cloud and On-Premises
In this article, learn how to set up and use Microsoft Data Gateway to connect data sources from various locations such as cloud or on-premises.
2023-07-17
Using Power BI to Analyze My Travels
As a data professional, I have some fun with data in my life. I like numbers, and I like tracking things. I've written posts about my year in numbers, and recently noted the states I've visited. Like many of you, I've sometimes used this data to practice a skill, maybe learn to ETL or query […]
2023-07-14
3,342 reads
Stairway to DAX and Power BI - Level 22: Time Intelligence – Dates Functions: The DAX NEXT() Functions
Business Intelligence Architect, Analysis Services Maestro, and author Bill Pearson introduces four very similar DAX Time Intelligence functions related to Date: NEXTDAY(), NEXTMONTH(). NEXTQUARTER() and NEXTYEAR(). He discusses the syntax, uses and operation of each function, and then provides hands-on exposure to it in Power BI.
2026-04-15 (first published: 2023-07-05)
1,253 reads
Understanding Power BI Security Options - Row-Level, Column-Level and Object-Level Security
Microsoft Power BI is an interactive data visualization tool primarily designed with business intelligence in mind. Apart from being a visualization tool, it also has some built-in security features that we will discuss in this article.
2023-06-30
How to Reduce the Need for Bookmarks Using Parameters in Power BI
Learn how to implement parameters in Power BI.
2023-06-28
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Understanding Power BI Security Options - Row-Level, Column-Level and Object-Level Security
In this article, learn how to control access levels to various data and parts of Power BI reports using row-level security as well as column and object-level security.
2024-01-09 (first published: 2023-06-19)
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