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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Power BI, (An Indian Adaptation)

Alexander Loth

ISBN: 9789363869554

284 pages

INR 650

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Description

Master Power BI with Teach Yourself VISUALLY


Unlock the full potential of Microsoft’s powerful data visualization software with
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Power BI. This comprehensive guide brings together all the essential resources needed to master both basic and advanced Power BI functions in one convenient, easy-to-use volume.

Featuring fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions and clear, high-quality screenshots, this book makes learning Power BI accessible and engaging. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your skills, this guide provides everything you need to navigate Power BI’s robust features with ease.

 

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Power BI

What Is Power BI?

Understanding the Different Components of Power BI

Understanding Power BI as Part of the Power Platform

Install Power BI Desktop

Start and Pin Power BI Desktop

Explore the Power BI Workspace

Chapter 2 Connecting

Grasp How Power Query Editor Works with Power BI Desktop

Connect Power BI Desktop to a Local File

Save, Close, and Open Power BI Reports

Start Working with the Sample Dataset

Connect to a Power BI Dataset

Connect to a SharePoint List

Connect to a SQL Server Database

Chapter 3 Cleaning and Shaping Data

Remove Duplicate Values

Replace Values in a Column

Split a Column Using a Delimiter

Group Data

Add a Calculated Column

Add an Index Column

Chapter 4 Modeling Data in Model View

Create Dimension Tables

Create Relationships Between Tables

Create a Star Schema

Create a Hierarchical Scheme

Using the Properties Pane

Chapter 5 Creating Basic Visualizations

Create a Bar Chart

Apply Filters to Visuals

Format the Y-Axis of a Bar Chart

Format the X-Axis of a Bar Chart

Add and Format the Data Category of a Bar Chart

Move a Bar Chart’s Legend and Add Gridlines

Add a Zoom Slider and Update Bar Colors

Add Data Labels to a Bar Chart

Add an Image to the Plot Area Background

Create a Line Chart or Area Chart

Format the Axes of a Line or Area Chart

Add a Legend to a Line or Area Chart

Move the Legend and Add Gridlines to a Line or Area Chart

Add a Zoom Slider and Steps to a Line or Area Chart

Add Data Markers and Labels to a Line or Area Chart

Format the Data Labels of a Line or Area Chart

Chapter 6 Creating Advanced Data Visualizations

Create and Format a Gauge Chart

Create and Format a KPI Visual

Create a Matrix Visual

Format a Matrix Visual

Format the Values and Column Headers of a Matrix Visual

Format the Row Headers of a Matrix Visual

Format the Row Subtotals and Grand Totals of a Matrix Visual

Format the Specific Column and Cell Elements of a Matrix Visual

Create a Waterfall Chart

Format a Waterfall Chart

Format the X-Axis and Legend of a Waterfall Chart

Add and Format Breakdowns in a Waterfall Chart

Create, Format, and Label a Funnel Chart

Create a Pie Chart or Donut Chart

Format a Pie Chart or Donut Chart

Create a Treemap Chart

Format a Treemap Chart

 

Chapter 7 Showing Geographic Data on Maps

Create a Proportional Symbol Map

Create a Choropleth Map

Add Conditional Formatting to a Choropleth Map

Enable Power BI’s Preview Features

Create an Isarithmic Map

Create a Skyscraper Map

 

Chapter 8 Using Calculated Columns and DAX

Understanding DAX and Why You Should Use It

Add All Numbers in a Column

Perform Division

Check a Condition

Count the Number of Cells in a Column

Return the Average of All Numbers in a Column

Join Two Text Strings into One Text String

Apply Conditional Formatting in Tables

 

Chapter 9 Using Analytics and Machine Learning

Identify Outliers

Find Groups of Similar Data by Clustering

Create a Dataflow

Apply Binary Prediction with AutoML

 

Chapter 10 Creating Interactive Reports

Planning to Create a Report

Start a Report and Add a Title

Add Visuals to a Report

Add Slicers to a Report

Control Which Visuals and Slicers Interact

Enable and Control Drill-Through Actions

Split a Page into Sections

Add Bookmarks and Navigation to a Report

 

Chapter 11 Publishing Reports and Dashboards

Set Up a Workspace

Ask Questions About the Data

Publish a Report to the Power BI Service

Set Up Row-Level Security

Add Tiles to a Dashboard

Share a Dashboard

Schedule Data Refreshes

Publish a Report to the Web

 

Case Study-1

Case Study-2

Appendix A: Power BI in Government and Tech Projects, Competitions, and Community Engagement in India

Appendix B: Questions

Index

 

 

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