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Microsoft Power Platform For Dummies

Build business intelligence with insight from a professional Microsoft Power Platform For Dummies covers the essentials you need to know to get started with Microsoft Power Platform, the suite of business intelligence applications designed to make your enterprise work smarter and more efficiently. You'll get a handle on managing and reporting data with Power BI, building no-code apps with Power Apps, creating simple web properties with Power Pages, and simplifying your day-to-day work with Power Automate. Written by a business consultant who's helped some of the world's largest organizations adopt, manage, and get work done with Power Platform, this book gets you through your work without working too hard to figure things out. Discover the tools that come with Power Platform and how they can help you build business intelligence Manage data, create apps, automate routine tasks, create web pages, and beyond Learn the current best practices for launching Power Platform in an organization Get step-by-step instructions for navigating the interface and setting up your tools This is a great quick-start guide for anyone who wants to leverage Power Platform's BI tools.

Collect, Combine, and Transform Data Using Power Query in Power BI and Excel, 2nd Edition

Transform your data analysis experience with Power Query, the ultimate tool for importing, reshaping, and cleansing data through a user-friendly interface. Whether youre using Power BI, Excel, or other Microsoft products, Power Querys capabilities are at your fingertips. Renowned Power Query experts Daniil Maslyuk and Gil Raviv guide you through mastering this indispensable tool, helping you eliminate tedious manual data preparation, tackle common issues, and avoid potential pitfalls. In this updated edition, youll delve into comprehensive analytics challenges, seamlessly integrating your skills into a realistic, final project. By the end, youll possess the expertise to handle any data and convert it into actionable insights. You will learn how to: Effortlessly prepare data by utilizing Power Query in Power BI and Excel to transform your data quickly and efficiently Overcome common data preparation problems with intuitive mouse clicks and straightforward formula edits Combine data from various sources, multiple queries, and mismatched tables with ease Reshape tables to suit your analysis needs Use the Power Query M formula language to create flexible data mashups and tailor transformations to your requirements Address and overcome collaboration challenges by using Power Querys powerful features Gain crucial insights from text feeds by enhancing your data analysis capabilities Profile data, diagnose queries, improve query performance, and more! About This Book For everyone who wants to get more done with Power Query in less time For business and financial professionals, developers, entrepreneurs, students, and others who need to efficiently manage and analyze data .

Power Apps Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices

This book, "Power Apps Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices," is your guide to mastering the development of robust Power Apps solutions. Through its structured and practical approach, you'll gain insights into planning, building, and maintaining applications using the Power Platform. Master advanced techniques, integrate with other systems, and ensure governance and security for professional-grade outcomes. What this Book will help me do Create scalable and maintainable applications using Power Apps. Master the setup and integration of Power Apps with tools like Power Automate and Power BI. Apply governance and security measures effectively to your Power Apps solutions. Leverage advanced topics such as data connections, Copilot Studio, and error handling. Optimize application interfaces through best practices using filtering, formatting, and formulas. Author(s) Andrea Pinillos and Tim Weinzapfel, experienced practitioners in Power Platform technologies, bring their expertise to this book. With years of professional experience in design and implementation, they use their hands-on knowledge to explain complex topics simply and clearly. Their passion for teaching is evident in their step-by-step approach to help you build Power Apps effectively. Who is it for? This book is designed for business analysts, IT professionals, and developers aiming to improve their app development skills. It accommodates both technical and non-technical users with an interest in Power Apps and the Power Platform. Readers should have a basic understanding of Microsoft 365 and Power Apps, although advanced topics are explained for beginners to comprehend easily.

Computational Intelligence in Sustainable Computing and Optimization

Computational Intelligence in Sustainable Computing and Optimization: Trends and Applications focuses on developing and evolving advanced computational intelligence algorithms for the analysis of data involved in applications, such as agriculture, biomedical systems, bioinformatics, business intelligence, economics, disaster management, e-learning, education management, financial management, and environmental policies. The book presents research in sustainable computing and optimization, combining methods from engineering, mathematics, artificial intelligence, and computer science to optimize environmental resources Computational intelligence in the field of sustainable computing combines computer science and engineering in applications ranging from Internet of Things (IoT), information security systems, smart storage, cloud computing, intelligent transport management, cognitive and bio-inspired computing, and management science. In addition, data intelligence techniques play a critical role in sustainable computing. Recent advances in data management, data modeling, data analysis, and artificial intelligence are finding applications in energy networks and thus making our environment more sustainable. Presents computational, intelligence–based data analysis for sustainable computing applications such as pattern recognition, biomedical imaging, sustainable cities, sustainable transport, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable financial management Develops research in sustainable computing and optimization, combining methods from engineering, mathematics, and computer science to optimize environmental resources Includes three foundational chapters dedicated to providing an overview of computational intelligence and optimization techniques and their applications for sustainable computing

Income Statement Semantic Models: Building Enterprise-Grade Income Statement Models with Power BI

This comprehensive guide will teach you how to build an income statement semantic model, also known as the profit and loss (P&L) statement. Author Chris Barber— a business intelligence (BI) consultant, Microsoft MVP, and chartered accountant (ACMA, CGMA)—helps you master everything from designing conceptual models to building semantic models based on these designs. You will learn how to build a re-usable solution based on the trial balance and how to expand upon this to build enterprise-grade solutions. If you want to leverage the Microsoft BI platform to understand profit within your organization, this is the resource you need. What You Will Learn Modeling and the income statement: Learn what modelling the income statement entails, why it is important, and how income statements are constructed Calculating account balances: Learn how to optimally calculate account balances using a Star Schema Producing external income statement semantic models: Learn how to produce external income statement semantic models as they enable income statements to be analyzed from a range of perspectives and can be explored to reveal the underlying accounts and journal entries Producing internal income statement semantic models: Learn how to create multiple income statement layouts and further contextualize financial information by including percentages and non-financial information, and learn about the various security and self-service considerations Who This Book Is For Technical users (solution architects, Microsoft Fabric developers, Power BI developers) who require a comprehensive methodology for income statement semantic models because of the modeling complexities and knowledge needed of the accounting process; and finance (management accountants) who have hit the limits of Excel and have started using Power BI, but are unsure how income statement semantic models are built

Microsoft Power BI Performance Best Practices - Second Edition

Microsoft Power BI Performance Best Practices is your comprehensive guide to designing, optimizing, and scaling Power BI solutions. By understanding data modeling, DAX formulation, and report design, you will be able to enhance the efficiency and performance of your Power BI systems, ensuring that they meet the demands of modern data-driven decision-making. What this Book will help me do Understand and apply techniques for high-efficient data modeling to enhance Power BI performance and manage large datasets. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in Power BI reports and dashboards using tools like DAX Studio and VertiPaq Analyzer. Implement governance and monitoring strategies for Power BI performance to ensure robust and scalable systems. Gain expertise in leveraging Power BI Premium and Azure for handling larger scale data and integrations. Adopt best practices for designing, implementing row-level security, and optimizing queries for efficient operations. Author(s) Thomas LeBlanc and Bhavik Merchant are experienced professionals in the field of Business Intelligence and Power BI. Thomas brings over 30 years of IT expertise as a Business Intelligence Architect, ensuring practical and effective solutions for BI challenges. Bhavik is a recognized expert in enterprise-grade Power BI implementation. Together, they share actionable insights and strategies to make Power BI solutions advanced and highly performant. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data analysts, BI developers, and data professionals seeking to elevate their Power BI implementations. If you are proficient with the essentials of Power BI and aim to excel in optimizing its performance and scalability, this book will guide you to achieve those goals efficiently and effectively.

Microsoft Power BI Cookbook - Third Edition

Discover how to harness the full potential of Microsoft Power BI in "Microsoft Power BI Cookbook". Through its recipe-based structure, this book offers step-by-step guidance on mastering data integration, crafting impactful visualizations, and utilizing Power BI's latest features like Hybrid tables and enhanced scorecards. This edition equips you with the skills to transform raw data into actionable insights for your organization. What this Book will help me do Turn business data into actionable insights by utilizing Microsoft Data Fabric effectively. Create engaging and clear visualizations through Hybrid tables and advanced reporting techniques. Gain competence in managing real-time data accuracy and implementing dynamic analytics in Power BI. Ensure robust data compliance and governance integrated seamlessly into business reporting workflows. Leverage cutting-edge Power BI features to prepare for emerging trends in data intelligence. Author(s) Greg Deckler and None Powell, both esteemed professionals in the Power BI and data analytics domain, co-author this comprehensive guide. With decades of experience, they bring vast knowledge and practical skills to this work, presenting it in a structured and approachable manner. Both are dedicated to empowering learners of all levels to excel with Power BI. Who is it for? This book is ideal for professionals like data analysts, business intelligence developers, and IT specialists focused on reporting. It suits readers with a basic familiarity with Power BI, looking to deepen their understanding. If you aim to stay current with Power BI's most modern practices and features, this book will help you achieve that. Additionally, it supports those aiming to enhance business decision-making through better visualizations and advanced analysis.

Data Modeling with Microsoft Power BI

Data modeling is the single most overlooked feature in Power BI Desktop, yet it's what sets Power BI apart from other tools on the market. This practical book serves as your fast-forward button for data modeling with Power BI, Analysis Services tabular, and SQL databases. It serves as a starting point for data modeling, as well as a handy refresher. Author Markus Ehrenmueller-Jensen, founder of Savory Data, shows you the basic concepts of Power BI's semantic model with hands-on examples in DAX, Power Query, and T-SQL. If you're looking to build a data warehouse layer, chapters with T-SQL examples will get you started. You'll begin with simple steps and gradually solve more complex problems. This book shows you how to: Normalize and denormalize with DAX, Power Query, and T-SQL Apply best practices for calculations, flags and indicators, time and date, role-playing dimensions and slowly changing dimensions Solve challenges such as binning, budget, localized models, composite models, and key value with DAX, Power Query, and T-SQL Discover and tackle performance issues by applying solutions in DAX, Power Query, and T-SQL Work with tables, relations, set operations, normal forms, dimensional modeling, and ETL

Visual Analytics for Dashboards: A Step-by-Step Guide to Principles and Practical Techniques

This book covers the key principles, best practices, and practical techniques for designing and implementing visually compelling dashboards. It explores the various stages of the dashboard development process, from understanding user needs and defining goals, to selecting appropriate visual encodings, designing effective layouts, and employing interactive elements. It also addresses the critical aspect of data storytelling, examining how narratives and context can be woven into dashboards to deliver impactful insights and engage audiences. Visual Analytics for Dashboards is designed to cater to a wide range of readers, from beginners looking to grasp the fundamentals of visual analytics, to seasoned professionals seeking to enhance their dashboard design skills. For different types of readers, such as a data analyst, BI professional, data scientist, or simply someone interested in data visualization, this book aims to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to create impactful dashboards. What you’ll learn The principles of data visualization How to create effective dashboards Meet all the requirements for visual analytics/data visualization/dashboard courses Deepen understanding of data presentation and analysis How to use different kinds of tools for data analysis, such as scorecards and key performance indicators Who This Book Is For Business analysts, data analysts, BI professionals, end-users, executives, developers, as well as students in dashboards, data visualizations, and visual analytics courses.

The Complete Power BI Interview Guide

The Complete Power BI Interview Guide is your companion to mastering Power BI roles and acing data analyst interviews. With hands-on skills, expert tips, and targeted preparation strategies, this resource equips you to excel in interviews and certifications while navigating the competitive job market. What this Book will help me do Create a powerful professional brand to optimize your resume and online presence. Master essential Power BI skills including data modeling, DAX programming, and visualization. Prepare effectively for interviews with industry-relevant questions, answers, and insights. Gain an edge in the market by understanding hiring procedures and negotiation tactics. Develop comprehensive analytics solutions exemplified with real-world case studies. Author(s) Sandielly Ortega Polanco, Gogula Aryalingam, and Abu Bakar Nisar Alvi bring years of collective experience in data analytics, Power BI, and career mentorship. Their insights are drawn from extensive professional practice and their passion for empowering future data analysts. Together, they provide an approachable and practical guide to securing roles in the competitive landscape of data analytics. Who is it for? This book is ideal for aspiring data analysts, business intelligence developers, or those shifting into Power BI roles who wish to enhance their knowledge and refine their strategies for interview success. It speaks to both newcomers to the field and seasoned professionals aiming to elevate their expertise.

Artificial Intelligence with Microsoft Power BI

Advance your Power BI skills by adding AI to your repertoire at a practice level. With this practical book, business-oriented software engineers and developers will learn the terminologies, practices, and strategy necessary to successfully incorporate AI into your business intelligence estate. Jen Stirrup, CEO of AI and BI leadership consultancy Data Relish, and Thomas Weinandy, research economist at Upside, show you how to use data already available to your organization. Springboarding from the skills that you already possess, this book adds AI to your organization's technical capability and expertise with Microsoft Power BI. By using your conceptual knowledge of BI, you'll learn how to choose the right model for your AI work and identify its value and validity. Use Power BI to build a good data model for AI Demystify the AI terminology that you need to know Identify AI project roles, responsibilities, and teams for AI Use AI models, including supervised machine learning techniques Develop and train models in Azure ML for consumption in Power BI Improve your business AI maturity level with Power BI Use the AI feedback loop to help you get started with the next project

Extending Power BI with Python and R - Second Edition

In "Extending Power BI with Python and R," you'll learn how to enhance your Power BI reports and analyses by leveraging the advanced analytical capabilities of Python and R. From working with large datasets to creating sophisticated visuals, this book provides practical instructions on powerful techniques that unlock new possibilities in Power BI. What this Book will help me do Configure and optimize Python and R integration in Power BI for enhanced performance. Implement advanced data transformation techniques to overcome Power BI limitations. Develop advanced visualizations using the Grammar of Graphics in Python and R. Analyze data leveraging powerful Python and R algorithms, including machine learning models. Secure your Power BI data with anonymization and pseudonymization techniques. Author(s) None Zavarella is a data analytics expert with years of practical experience in business intelligence and data analytics. With a passion for enhancing data tools with programming languages like Python and R, they bring practical knowledge and technical acumen to this comprehensive resource. They aim to make complex concepts approachable to their readers. Who is it for? This book is aimed at professionals such as business analysts, business intelligence specialists, and data scientists who leverage Power BI for their data solutions. Readers should have a working knowledge of Power BI basics and a desire to extend its capabilities. A familiarity with Python and R programming basics is also beneficial for following the advanced techniques presented.

The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)

Dive into the comprehensive world of data transformation with "The Definitive Guide to Power Query (M)". This book empowers you with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize Power Query for complex data transformation tasks. You will develop expertise in practical techniques, advanced M language concepts, and optimization strategies. What this Book will help me do Understand the fundamentals of Power Query and its functionalities. Learn to perform complex data transformations using various Power Query functions. Gain insight into advanced M language structures such as custom functions and nested expressions. Develop skills in error handling and debugging to streamline your data processes. Master performance optimization techniques for efficient data handling with Power Query. Author(s) Gregory Deckler, Rick de Groot, and Melissa de Korte are seasoned professionals in business intelligence and data analytics. With years of experience using Power Query, they bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insight into tackling real-world data problems. Their combined expertise ensures a clear and immersive learning experience for readers, guiding them through fundamental to advanced topics. Who is it for? This book is ideal for business analysts, data professionals, and power users who wish to advance their data transformation capabilities. If you're someone with foundational experience in Power Query looking to become proficient or an industry professional aiming to optimize workflows, this book is tailored to suit your goals.

Building Interactive Dashboards in Microsoft 365 Excel

Microsoft 365 Excel introduces enhanced features that transform how business dashboards are built and maintained. This book guides you through creating dynamic, interactive dashboards that leverage these modern capabilities. From understanding the essential principles of effective dashboard design to mastering the latest tools like Power Query and dynamic array functions, you'll make the most of Excel's full potential. What this Book will help me do Understand the purpose and advantages of effective dashboards in business analytics. Use advanced Excel functions and tools such as Power Query and dynamic arrays to handle complex data workflows. Design visually engaging dashboards using charts and data visualizations that communicate key insights. Optimize dashboards for automation and real-time data updates, saving time and effort. Apply best practices and techniques for creating professional-grade Excel dashboards. Author(s) Michael Olafusi is a skilled data analyst and expert in Microsoft Excel, with years of experience leveraging Excel for business intelligence and analytics solutions. He enjoys teaching Excel users how to elevate their skills to create functional and visually impactful tools. Michael's approach combines clarity and practical advice, helping readers build proficiency and confidence. Who is it for? This book is perfect for Excel users who want to create professional dashboards for business decision support. It's especially useful for data analysts, financial analysts, business analysts, and those in similar roles. It requires a basic familiarity with Excel's interface and is ideal for those seeking to enhance their data presentation skills and automate repetitive reporting tasks.

Data Cleaning with Power BI

Delve into the powerful world of data cleaning with Microsoft Power BI in this detailed guide. You'll learn how to connect, transform, and optimize data from various sources, setting a strong foundation for insightful data-driven decisions. Equip yourself with the skills to master data quality, leverage DAX and Power Query, and produce actionable insights with improved efficiency. What this Book will help me do Master connecting to various data sources and importing data effectively into Power BI. Learn to use the Query Editor to clean and transform data efficiently. Understand how to use the M language to perform advanced data transformations. Gain expertise in creating optimized data models and handling relationships within Power BI. Explore insights-driven exploratory data analysis using Power BI's powerful tools. Author(s) None Frazer is an experienced data professional with a deep knowledge of business intelligence tools and analytics processes. With a strong background in data science and years of hands-on experience using Power BI, Frazer brings practical advice to help users improve their data preparation and analysis skills. Known for creating resources that are both comprehensive and approachable, Frazer is dedicated to empowering readers in their data journey. Who is it for? This book is ideal for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and business analysts who work regularly with data. If you are someone with a basic understanding of BI tools and concepts looking to deepen their skills, especially in Power BI, this book will guide you effectively. It will also help data scientists and other professionals interested in data cleaning to build a robust basis for data quality and analysis. Whether you're addressing common data challenges or seeking to enhance your BI capabilities, this guide is tailored to accommodate your needs.

Mastering Microsoft Fabric: SAASification of Analytics

Learn and explore the capabilities of Microsoft Fabric, the latest evolution in cloud analytics suites. This book will help you understand how users can leverage Microsoft Office equivalent experience for performing data management and advanced analytics activity. The book starts with an overview of the analytics evolution from on premises to cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and now software as a service (SaaS version) and provides an introduction to Microsoft Fabric. You will learn how to provision Microsoft Fabric in your tenant along with the key capabilities of SaaS analytics products and the advantage of using Fabric in the enterprise analytics platform. OneLake and Lakehouse for data engineering is discussed as well as OneLake for data science. Author Ghosh teaches you about data warehouse offerings inside Microsoft Fabric and the new data integration experience which brings Azure Data Factory and Power Query Editor of Power BI together in a single platform. Also demonstrated is Real-Time Analytics in Fabric, including capabilities such as Kusto query and database. You will understand how the new event stream feature integrates with OneLake and other computations. You also will know how to configure the real-time alert capability in a zero code manner and go through the Power BI experience in the Fabric workspace. Fabric pricing and its licensing is also covered. After reading this book, you will understand the capabilities of Microsoft Fabric and its Integration with current and upcoming Azure OpenAI capabilities. What You Will Learn Build OneLake for all data like OneDrive for Microsoft Office Leverage shortcuts for cross-cloud data virtualization in Azure and AWS Understand upcoming OpenAI integration Discover new event streaming and Kusto query inside Fabric real-time analytics Utilize seamless tooling for machine learning and data science Who This Book Is For Citizen users and experts in the data engineering and data science fields, along with chief AI officers

Statistics Slam Dunk

Learn statistics by analyzing professional basketball data! In this action-packed book, you’ll build your skills in exploratory data analysis by digging into the fascinating world of NBA games and player stats using the R language. Statistics Slam Dunk is an engaging how-to guide for statistical analysis with R. Each chapter contains an end-to-end data science or statistics project delving into NBA data and revealing real-world sporting insights. Written by a former basketball player turned business intelligence and analytics leader, you’ll get practical experience tidying, wrangling, exploring, testing, modeling, and otherwise analyzing data with the best and latest R packages and functions. In Statistics Slam Dunk you’ll develop a toolbox of R programming skills including: Reading and writing data Installing and loading packages Transforming, tidying, and wrangling data Applying best-in-class exploratory data analysis techniques Creating compelling visualizations Developing supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms Executing hypothesis tests, including t-tests and chi-square tests for independence Computing expected values, Gini coefficients, z-scores, and other measures If you’re looking to switch to R from another language, or trade base R for tidyverse functions, this book is the perfect training coach. Much more than a beginner’s guide, it teaches statistics and data science methods that have tons of use cases. And just like in the real world, you’ll get no clean pre-packaged data sets in Statistics Slam Dunk. You’ll take on the challenge of wrangling messy data to drill on the skills that will make you the star player on any data team. About the Technology Statistics Slam Dunk is a data science manual with a difference. Each chapter is a complete, self-contained statistics or data science project for you to work through—from importing data, to wrangling it, testing it, visualizing it, and modeling it. Throughout the book, you’ll work exclusively with NBA data sets and the R language, applying best-in-class statistics techniques to reveal fun and fascinating truths about the NBA. About the Book Is losing basketball games on purpose a rational strategy? Which hustle statistics have an impact on wins and losses? Does spending more on player salaries translate into a winning record? You’ll answer all these questions and more. Plus, R’s visualization capabilities shine through in the book’s 300 plots and charts, including Pareto charts, Sankey diagrams, Cleveland dot plots, and dendrograms. What's Inside Transforming, tidying, and wrangling data Applying best-in-class exploratory data analysis techniques Developing supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms Executing hypothesis tests and effect size tests About the Reader For readers who know basic statistics. No advanced knowledge of R—or basketball—required. About the Author Gary Sutton is a former basketball player who has built and led high-performing business intelligence and analytics organizations across multiple verticals. Quotes In this journey of exploration, every computer scientist will find a valuable ally in understanding the language of data. - Kim Lokøy, areo Transcends other R titles by revealing the hidden narratives that lie within the numbers. - Christian Sutton, Shell International Exploration and Production Seamlessly blending theory and practical insights, this book serves as an indispensable guide for those venturing into the field of data analytics. - Juan Delgado, Sodexo BRS

Extending Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps with Power Platform

This book, "Extending Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps with Power Platform", is your comprehensive guide to mastering the integration of Power Platform tools with Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (F&O). Dive into practical scenarios and learn how to leverage tools like Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power BI to maximize efficiency and streamline operations. What this Book will help me do Learn to extend Dynamics 365 F&O functionalities using Dataverse and other Power Platform tools. Understand practical integration techniques including dual-write and virtual tables. Explore automation of workflows and tasks with Power Automate in an F&O context. Utilize Power BI for creating insightful reports with Azure Data Lake Storage. Gain insights into governance and lifecycle management for the Power Platform in your F&O projects. Author(s) Adrià Ariste Santacreu, a seasoned expert in Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics, shares his rich industry experience through this book. He has implemented numerous real-world solutions integrating Power Platform with Dynamics 365, and his expertise is evident in the clear and actionable guidance provided herein. Adrià's approach helps both novices and experts discover the true potential of these technologies. Who is it for? This book is ideal for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations consultants and Power Platform professionals seeking to extend their knowledge and capabilities. It is particularly suitable for technical and solutions architects who aim to implement innovative solutions for business requirements using the Power Platform. If you aim to leverage low-code/no-code tools for dynamics projects, this book has you covered.

Google Cloud Platform for Data Science: A Crash Course on Big Data, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics Services

This book is your practical and comprehensive guide to learning Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for data science, using only the free tier services offered by the platform. Data science and machine learning are increasingly becoming critical to businesses of all sizes, and the cloud provides a powerful platform for these applications. GCP offers a range of data science services that can be used to store, process, and analyze large datasets, and train and deploy machine learning models. The book is organized into seven chapters covering various topics such as GCP account setup, Google Colaboratory, Big Data and Machine Learning, Data Visualization and Business Intelligence, Data Processing and Transformation, Data Analytics and Storage, and Advanced Topics. Each chapter provides step-by-step instructions and examples illustrating how to use GCP services for data science and big data projects. Readers will learn how to set up a Google Colaboratory account and run Jupyternotebooks, access GCP services and data from Colaboratory, use BigQuery for data analytics, and deploy machine learning models using Vertex AI. The book also covers how to visualize data using Looker Data Studio, run data processing pipelines using Google Cloud Dataflow and Dataprep, and store data using Google Cloud Storage and SQL. What You Will Learn Set up a GCP account and project Explore BigQuery and its use cases, including machine learning Understand Google Cloud AI Platform and its capabilities Use Vertex AI for training and deploying machine learning models Explore Google Cloud Dataproc and its use cases for big data processing Create and share data visualizations and reports with Looker Data Studio Explore Google Cloud Dataflow and its use cases for batch and stream data processing Run data processing pipelines on Cloud Dataflow Explore Google Cloud Storageand its use cases for data storage Get an introduction to Google Cloud SQL and its use cases for relational databases Get an introduction to Google Cloud Pub/Sub and its use cases for real-time data streaming Who This Book Is For Data scientists, machine learning engineers, and analysts who want to learn how to use Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for their data science and big data projects

A Power BI Compendium: Answers to 65 Commonly Asked Questions on Power BI

Are you a reasonably competent Power BI user but still struggling to generate reports that truly tell the story of your data? Or do you simply want to extend your knowledge of Power BI by exploring more complex areas of visualizations, data modelling, DAX, and Power Query? If so, this book is for you. This book serves as a comprehensive resource for users to implement more challenging visuals, build better data models, use DAX with more confidence, and execute more complex queries so they can find and share important insights into their data. The contents of the chapters are in a question-and-answer format that explore everyday data analysis scenarios in Power BI. These questions have been generated from the author’s own client base and from commonly sought-for information from the Power BI community. They cover a wide and diverse range of topics that many Power BI users often struggle to get to grips with or don’t fully understand. Examples of suchquestions are: How can I generate dynamic titles for visuals? How can I control subtotals in a Matrix visual? Why do I need a date dimension? How can I show the previous N month’s sales in a column chart?Why do I need a Star Schema? Why aren't my totals correct? How can I bin measures into numeric ranges? Can I import a Word document? Can I dynamically append data from different source files? Solutions to these questions and many more are presented in non-technical and easy-to-follow explanations negating the requirement to perform tiresome and fruitless “google” searches. There are also companion Power BI Desktop files that set out the answers to each question so you can follow along with the examples given in the book.. After working through this book, you will have extended your knowledge of Power BI to an expert level, alleviating your existing frustrations and so enabling you to design Power BI reports where you are no longer limited by your lack of knowledge or experience. Who is This Book For: Power BI users who can build reports and now want to extend their knowledge of Power BI.