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Power BI Paginated Report – Perfect for Printing

If you want to print a Power BI report and have a tabular visual in your report (such as a table or matrix), then your options are limited. Fortunately, Power BI Paginated report can help with that. In this article and video, I’ll explain the paginated report and the differences between that and a normal Read more about Power BI Paginated Report – Perfect for Printing[…]

Power BI Datamart Vs. Dataflow Vs. Dataset

Datamart, Dataflow, and Dataset are all Power BI components dealing with the data. I have presented about these a lot, and one of the questions I get is: What is the difference between Dataflow, Dataset, and Datamart? So I thought to explain it in an article and help everyone in that understanding. In this post, Read more about Power BI Datamart Vs. Dataflow Vs. Dataset[…]

Power BI Architecture for Multi-Developer

Using Power BI is simple. However, using it properly needs a good architecture. In a multi-developer environment, the architecture of a Power BI implementation should allow multiple developers to work on the same solution at the same time. On the other hand, the Power BI architecture should be designed so that different layers of that Read more about Power BI Architecture for Multi-Developer[…]

Power BI Shared Datasets: What is it? How does it work? and Why should you care?

Have you ever had a situation where you want to re-use part of the model in another report? Imagine two report visualizers in your team who want to create Power BI report visualizations from your data model. You have already done some modeling and calculations. How can this be done the best way without a Read more about Power BI Shared Datasets: What is it? How does it work? and Why should you care?[…]

Getting Started With Dataflow in Power BI – Part 2 of Dataflow Series

In the previous article, I mentioned what is the Dataflow, how it can be helpful, and mentioned some of its use cases of it in real-world Power BI implementation. In this article as the second part of the series for Dataflow, I like to give you some hands-on experience with Dataflow and explain how Dataflow Read more about Getting Started With Dataflow in Power BI – Part 2 of Dataflow Series[…]

Template Power BI File for Sessionize.com

Organizing events always start with session selection and finally creates a schedule on it. As I was busy always with community activities, I am using sessionize website a lot, this website is free of charge for free and nonprofit conferences, but for the paid conference, you need to pay as you using it ( fair Read more about Template Power BI File for Sessionize.com[…]

What are Power BI Dataflows and their Use Cases?

Dataflows are an important component in the Power BI architecture. Using them can enhance the development and maintenance of your Power BI solution significantly. However, there are many Power BI implementations that are not using this functionality, even though it is already more than three years passed since it was released. In this blog and Read more about What are Power BI Dataflows and their Use Cases?[…]

Sort Column Name in Power Query via M Code

Sometimes people ask questions about how to order columns in Power query, mostly for Queries with Lots of Columns. We can reorder column Name with Drag and Drop or use Move in GUI to change the column’s order, but it is also possible to reorder via code. In this post, I will show how to Read more about Sort Column Name in Power Query via M Code[…]

How to set Workspace inside Azure ML SDK

Working With Azure ML workspace can be more flexible with Azure ML SDK. In this section, we are going to see how to set a workspace via AzureML SDK inside Notebook. in summary how to access the config file for the Azure ML workspace will be shown, and how to set a new workspace with Read more about How to set Workspace inside Azure ML SDK[…]

Power BI Connection Types: DirectQuery, Live, or Import? Tough Decision!

Power BI supports different methods for connecting data. That is why the decision to choose the right method is always a tough decision. You have heard of DirectQuery, Live Connection, Import Data, and there is also a Composite Model. What do these actually mean? and what is the situation in which you should choose one Read more about Power BI Connection Types: DirectQuery, Live, or Import? Tough Decision![…]