Business Intelligence (BI) tools, such as Power BI, serve a diverse group of professionals, leading to various complicated scenarios. Selecting the appropriate solution can be challenging, especially with multiple methods available for the same task. In this ebook, the author shares insights from his 17 years of experience with different data platform technologies to guide you through various ways to utilize Power BI.
The ebook Architecting Power BI Solutions in Microsoft Fabric is organized around practical scenarios for Power BI, including creating solutions for corporate BI reporting, self-service reporting, and applications tailored for data scientists and independent software vendors (ISVs). Each section addresses common data challenges specific to the scenario, outlines effective strategies to tackle these issues, and provides relevant technical advice. The chapters also cover some recent updates in Power BI, such as its integration with Microsoft Fabric, AI features like Copilot, Git integration, and governance tools.
By the conclusion of this ebook, you will be equipped to craft effective solutions using Power BI elements and choose the appropriate tool for your needs while following best practices for security and performance.
What you will learn
- Learn the basics of Power BI and its application scenarios
- Understand how to create effective data models and reports for corporate settings
- Utilize AI when developing self-service reporting solutions
- Explore AutoML and the integration of Python and R features
- Create advanced solutions for ISVs via Power BI Embedded
- Grasp Microsoft Fabric’s integration features with Power BI
Who this book is for
This book is aimed at anyone working with Power BI. Professionals like solution architects, data engineers, Power BI administrators, and report developers will find value in every chapter. Business analysts and data scientists can also benefit by exploring aspects of self-service BI and data science capabilities. While prior experience with Power BI can enhance your understanding, it is not strictly necessary to get the most from this book.
Table of Contents
- Decoding Power BI
- Power BI Licensing
- Understanding Collaboration and Distribution in Power BI
- Power BI Usage Patterns
- Deciding on the Storage Mode
- Choosing an Intermediate Data Store
- Understanding Microsoft Fabric
- Managing Semantic Model Refresh
- Optimizing Performance in Power BI
- Ensuring Semantic Model Security
- Executing Power BI Deployments
- Implementing AI within Power BI
- Integrating Power BI with Office 365 Tools
- Exploring Power BI Features for Data Scientists
- Information Protection via Microsoft Purview and Defender
- Establishing Power BI Governance
- Managing Fabric Capacities
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