Microsoft Power BI from the very beginning: Simple guide for novices in examples

This book is a guide on how to use the Power BI tool for data analysis and generation of reports. The author begins by explaining to you what Power BI is. The various features as tools offered have been discussed. The process of installing Power BI has been discussed in a step-by-step manner. With Power BI, you can get data from various sources. The various data sources supported by the tool have been discussed. You will be also guided on how to import Excel workbooks into the Power BI. Other than getting data from external sources, Power BI allows you to enter data into your workspace. In this case, you are required to create a datable then data into it. The author helps you to know how to do this. Power BI also has a feature known as DAX (Data Analysis Expressions). With this feature, you can write formulas to work on your data. This feature has been discussed in details. The tool also comes with built-in functions that you can call to get various statistical calculations on your data. The author helps you to know how to use these. Power BI is a good tool for generation reports. These reports can feature can include various features. The author helps you to know how to generate these reports from your data and include various features like slicers, buttons and bookmarks in your reports.

Here is a preview of what you'll learn:

• Getting Started with Power BI
• Data Sources
• Data Modelling
• Creating Reports
• Slicers
• Creating Buttons
• Bookmarks