Power Platform Dataflow: A Practical Replacement for Power BI Dataflow Gen1 Microsoft has announced that Power BI Dataflow Gen1 (analytical dataflow) is being retired. If your organization is not ready to move to Microsoft Fabric — whether due to budget constraints or strategic timing — you still have a solid option: Power Platform Dataflow, also Read more about Power Platform Dataflows instead of Power BI Dataflow Gen1[…]
If you have worked with Power BI for a while, you have probably heard the word “dataflow.” But here is the thing — when people say “dataflow,” they might mean three completely different things: Dataflow Gen 1, Dataflow Gen 2, and Dataflow Gen 2 CI/CD. Each version has its own licensing requirements, destination options, and Read more about Different Versions of Dataflow in Power BI and Microsoft Fabric[…]
Live Connection is another type of connection in Power BI. This type of connection is somehow similar to DirectQuery because it won’t store data in memory. However, it is different from DirectQuery, because it will give you the analytical engine of SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. With this method, you get benefits of both worlds; Read more about Live Connection; When Power BI comes Hybrid[…]
If you’ve ever tried printing a Power BI report and ended up with a mess of misaligned visuals, chopped-off tables, or missing headers, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely in the right place. Paginated Reports are the solution for anyone who needs pixel-perfect, multi-page, print-ready reporting in Power BI. Whether you’re building invoices, regulatory documents, or Read more about 3 Ways to Create Power BI Paginated Reports: From Beginner to Pro[…]
There is a method of sharing the Power BI content called Secure Embed Code. This method of sharing is as simple as Publish to web to implement, but it doesn’t have the security issues of that method. Through this method, you can securely publish Power BI reports through a custom web portal or application with Read more about Sharing Power BI Reports with Secure Embed code[…]
If you’re looking for simple data preparation for Power BI using Power Query, the Column from Examples feature lets you describe the result you want and Power Query writes the transformation for you—no M code required. In this guide I’ll show practical recipes (full name, weekday name, “first three letters,” and more), how to choose Read more about Simple Data Preparation for Power BI Using Power Query: A Hands‑On Guide to “Column from Examples”[…]
Using Merge in Power Query gives you the ability to join on a EQUAL join with one or more fields between two tables. However, in some situations you need to do the Merge Join not based on equality of values, based on other comparison options. One of the very common use cases is to Merge Read more about Dates Between Merge Join in Power Query[…]
Power Query gives you the capability of joining (merging) tables together using key columns, and there are multiple types of Merge types to choose from. There is another way to merge tables especially when the data source is a relational database system. In this article and video, You will learn how this options works. Video Read more about Merge Data Tables Easily in Power BI and Power Query using Include Relationship Columns Feature[…]
In the previous post, I explained a usage of bookmarks and buttons in Power BI, which was for clearing all slicers. Buttons and bookmarks are the gold combination in Power BI. You can do wide range of creative activities with this combination. In this post, I will show you some other usages of buttons and Read more about Bookmarks and Buttons: Making Power BI Charts Even More Interactive[…]
When you have multiple items overlapping, you often need the feature to bring one forward or move it backward. In Power BI, this feature isn’t available by right-click. Instead, there is a Selection pane where you can easily set the order of elements. The selection pane also has other benefits. In this article and video, Read more about Bring to Front or Send to Back in Power BI[…]