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The Data Engineer's Guide to Microsoft Fabric

Modern data engineering is evolving; and with Microsoft Fabric, the entire data platform experience is being redefined. This essential book offers a fresh, hands-on approach to navigating this shift. Rather than being an introduction to features, this guide explains how Fabric's key components—Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Real-Time Intelligence—work under the hood and how to put them to use in realistic workflows. Written by Christian Henrik Reich, a data engineering expert with experience that extends from Databricks to Fabric, this book is a blend of foundational theory and practical implementation of lakehouse solutions in Fabric. You'll explore how engines like Apache Spark and Fabric Warehouse collaborate with Fabric's Real-Time Intelligence solution in an integrated platform, and how to build ETL/ELT pipelines that deliver on speed, accuracy, and scale. Ideal for both new and practicing data engineers, this is your entry point into the fabric of the modern data platform. Acquire a working knowledge of lakehouses, warehouses, and streaming in Fabric Build resilient data pipelines across real-time and batch workloads Apply Python, Spark SQL, T-SQL, and KQL within a unified platform Gain insight into architectural decisions that scale with data needs Learn actionable best practices for engineering clean, efficient, governed solutions

Analytics Engineering with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI

While Microsoft Power BI has dominated the business intelligence market for years and is a go-to tool for creating visually appealing, interactive reports and dashboards, it's now an integral part of Microsoft Fabric, the end-to-end analytics platform that offers unprecedented flexibility and scalability for building enterprise-grade data analytics solutions. This book covers everything analytics engineers need to know to design and implement robust and efficient analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. You'll learn the core components of Fabric, such as lakehouses, warehouses, and eventhouses, and how to work with semantic models, ensuring that data is structured and ready for analysis. You'll also discover essential techniques in both Microsoft Fabric and Power BI that you can apply in your day-to-day work. Explore the core components of Microsoft Fabric Implement, manage, and optimize Power BI semantic models Discover numerous architectural solutions with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI Build Fabric items such as lakehouses, warehouses, semantic models, and more, and share them within your organization Identify when to use a particular Fabric item or implement a particular design pattern Implement the analytics development lifecycle Optimize and fine-tune existing analytics solutions

Microsoft Power BI Quick Start Guide - Fourth Edition

Bring your data to life with the ultimate beginner's guide to Power BI, now featuring Microsoft Fabric, Copilot, and full-color visuals to make learning data modeling, storytelling, and dashboards easier and faster than ever Key Features Build data literacy and gain confidence using Power BI through real-world, beginner-friendly examples Learn to shape, clean, and model data using Power BI Desktop and Power Query, with zero experience required Build vibrant, accurate reports and dashboards with real-world modeling examples Book Description Updated with the latest innovations in Power BI, including integration with Microsoft Fabric for seamless data unification and Copilot for AI-powered guidance. This comprehensive guide empowers you to build compelling reports and dashboards from the ground up. Whether you're new to Power BI or stepping into a data role, this book provides a friendly, approachable introduction to business intelligence and data storytelling You'll start with the Power BI Desktop interface and its core functionality, then move into shaping and cleaning your data using the Power Query Editor. From designing intuitive data models to writing your first DAX formulas, you’ll develop practical skills that apply directly to real-world scenarios. he book emphasizes how to use visualizations and narrative techniques to turn numbers into meaningful insights The chapters focus on hands-on, real-world examples—like analyzing sales trends, tracking KPIs, and cleaning messy data. You'll learn to build and refresh reports, scale your Power BI setup, and enhance your solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Copilot. Fabric unifies analytics across your organization, while Copilot speeds up your workflow with AI-driven insights and report suggestions By the end of the book, you’ll have the confidence and experience to turn raw data into insightful, impactful dashboards What you will learn Understand why data literacy matters in decision-making and careers Connect to data using import, DirectQuery, and live connection modes Clean and transform data using Power Query Editor and dataflows Design reports with visuals that support clear data storytelling Apply row-level security to enforce access and data protection Manage and monitor Power BI cloud for scalability and teamwork Use AI tools like Copilot to speed up prep and generate insights Learn Microsoft Fabric basics to enable unified data experiences Who this book is for This book is ideal for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in Power BI, regardless of prior experience. Whether you're just starting out or stepping into a new role that involves data, you'll find clear, approachable guidance throughout. The step-by-step tutorials and real-world examples make it easy to follow along—even if it’s your first time working with business intelligence tools

Financial Modeling and Reporting with Microsoft Power BI

Design powerful financial reports in Power BI by building models, measures, and dashboards tailored for real-world accounting and analytics Key Features Build a complete financial data model from ledgers, journals, and budgets Master DAX for income statements, KPIs, and performance analysis Learn Power BI Paginated and AI tools for printable and predictive reporting Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Power BI for Financial Reporting is the definitive guide to designing high-performance, flexible, and insightful financial reports using Power BI. This book empowers finance and BI professionals to create everything from trial balances to enterprise-wide performance dashboards with ease and precision. The book starts by helping you define your reporting goals and data sources, mapping these needs to Power BI’s capabilities. You’ll then build a core financial data model—covering ledger transactions, charts of accounts, and multi-company support. As you proceed, you’ll integrate complex DAX measures, handle foreign exchange and journal entries, and extend your model with budgeting and inventory data. Each chapter builds toward a comprehensive suite of reports, complete with visual best practices and tested metrics. You’ll learn to streamline datasets using Power Query, test for data integrity, and generate printable reports via Power BI Paginated. The final chapters dive into using AI, predictive analytics, and Microsoft Fabric to future-proof your reporting. Whether you're consolidating data across systems or evolving your reports for changing business needs, this hands-on guide ensures you’re prepared to meet the demands of modern finance. What you will learn Build core financial models from ledgers and accounts Create Trial Balance and Income Statements using DAX Optimize Power BI with Power Query and data transformation Add budgets, targets, and KPIs to performance dashboards Integrate inventory data for nuanced stock reporting Produce printable reports using Power BI Paginated Apply AI for report generation and predictive analytics Test, tune, and evolve reports for secure, scalable use Who this book is for This book is for finance professionals, accountants, financial analysts, and BI developers who want to leverage Power BI to improve, automate, and future-proof their financial reporting. Whether consolidating data from ERPs, building reports across entities, or exploring advanced Power BI features, this book equips readers with practical skills and strategic insight.

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate Study Guide

Passing the PL-300 exam with 2025 revisions isn't just about memorization—you need to thoroughly know the basic features of Power BI. However, data professionals must also apply best practices that make Power BI solutions scalable and future-proof. The first half of this go-to companion by Paul Turley provides complete coverage of the PL-300 exam objectives for desktop and self-service users, while the second half equips you with necessary best practices and practical skills for real-world success after the exam. Immerse yourself in exam prep, practice questions, and hands-on references for applying time-tested design patterns in Power BI. You'll learn how to transform raw data into actionable insights using Power Query, DAX, and dimensional modeling. Perfect for data analysts and business intelligence developers, this guide shows how Power BI fits into modern data platforms like Azure and Microsoft Fabric, preparing you for the exam and for the evolving world of data engineering. Understand PL-300 exam topics and key prep strategies Discover scalable, enterprise-grade Power BI solutions using best practices Learn how to correctly apply Power Query, DAX, and visualizations in real-world scenarios, with real business data Uncover how to build for scale See how Power BI fits into modern architectures like Azure and Microsoft Fabric

Real-Time Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric

In today's hyper-connected world, many organizations are overwhelmed by the volume of data generated every second. Making timely decisions using this information remains a challenge for many. Real-time intelligence has transformed from a luxury to a necessity for businesses striving to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving marketplace. Enter Microsoft Fabric's Real-Time Intelligence: a new tool that not only analyzes data but also acts upon the results. If you're ready to unlock the power of immediate insights, this comprehensive primer offers an exploration into the capabilities of Real-Time Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric. Authors Johan Ludvig Brattås and Frank Geisler explain AI-driven insights and how to use them to drive business success. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiast, this guide is the key to understanding an exciting new platform. You'll discover: The core concepts of Real-Time Intelligence within Microsoft Fabric Challenges that can be solved with Real-Time Intelligence, enhancing efficiency Techniques for using KQL queries, including SQL knowledge to optimize these queries Practical applications including data analytic solutions, event streams, and more How to automatically trigger actions based on data conditions

Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate Study Guide

Data is the heartbeat of business. Microsoft's Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) certification proves you understand the tools and technologies to make use of it. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to design and implement enterprise-grade analytics solutions—and ace your certification exam. Drawing on their extensive experience working with Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, Brian Bønk and Valerie Junk take you through preparing and transforming data, securing and managing analytics assets, and building and optimizing semantic models. You'll learn to work with data warehouses and lakehouses, ensuring data is structured and ready for analysis. You will also discover how to query and analyze data using SQL, KQL, and DAX, which are essential skills for anyone working with Fabric. Whether you're preparing for the exam or just looking to expand your Fabric expertise, this book gives you the foundation to succeed. Prepare and enrich data for analysis Work with, secure, and maintain analytics assets Implement and manage semantic models Utilize data warehouses and lakehouses Handle workspace access control and item-level access control Optimize enterprise-scale semantic models

The Definitive Guide to DAX: Mastering the semantic model expression language for Microsoft Power BI, Fabric, and Excel, 3rd Edition

Seasoned Experts Alberto Ferrari and Marco Russo Help You Master DAX for Superior Business Intelligence Solutions The Definitive Guide to DAX is an authoritative resource for mastering the DAX language, which is pivotal for creating measures for semantic models in Microsoft Power BI, Fabric, Analysis Services, and Excel. With years of experience since the inception of Power Pivot, the authors offer a comprehensive reference that navigates through the unique and complex concepts of DAX, making it an essential tool for BI professionals. This third edition updates you with the latest features and provides a framework for writing efficient DAX code, enhancing your ability to customize calculations in data models. You will gain the skills necessary to understand and apply advanced DAX concepts, structure code in user-defined functions, and leverage new calendars for time intelligence calculations. By reading this book, you will: Understand the foundational concepts of DAX and its unique language structure Master the use of evaluation contexts to enhance data analysis Utilize CALCULATE and CALCULATETABLE functions effectively Implement variables to simplify complex DAX expressions Leverage classic and new calendar based time intelligence functions Work with iterators to perform advanced calculations Apply visual calculations to improve report interactivity Create and manage calculation groups for dynamic reporting Handle complex hierarchies and relationships in data models Author DAX queries for testing and troubleshooting About This Book For BI professionals and Excel power users eager to deepen their understanding of DAX and enhance their data modeling capabilities with advanced techniques For data analysts and IT specialists seeking to optimize their use of Microsoft Power BI, Fabric, Analysis Services, and Excel for more efficient and insightful data analysis

The Definitive Guide to Microsoft Fabric

Master Microsoft Fabric from basics to advanced architectures with expert guidance to unify, secure, and scale analytics on real-world data platforms Key Features Build a complete data analytics platform with Microsoft Fabric Apply proven architectures, governance, and security strategies Gain real-world insights from five seasoned data experts Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Microsoft Fabric is reshaping how organizations manage, analyze, and act on data by unifying ingestion, storage, transformation, analytics, AI, and visualization in a single platform. The Definitive Guide to Microsoft Fabric takes you from your very first workspace to building a secure, scalable, and future-proof analytics environment. You’ll learn how to unify data in OneLake, design data meshes, transform and model data, implement real-time analytics, and integrate AI capabilities. The book also covers advanced topics, such as governance, security, cost optimization, and team collaboration using DevOps and DataOps principles. Drawing on the real-world expertise of five seasoned professionals who have built and advised on platforms for startups, SMEs, and Europe’s largest enterprises, this book blends strategic insight with practical guidance. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the knowledge and skills to design, deploy, and operate a Microsoft Fabric platform that delivers sustainable business value. What you will learn Understand Microsoft Fabric architecture and concepts Unify data storage and data governance with OneLake Ingest and transform data using multiple Fabric tools Implement real-time analytics and event processing Design effective semantic models and reports Integrate AI and machine learning into data workflows Apply governance, security, and compliance controls Optimize performance and costs at scale Who this book is for This book is for data engineers, analytics engineers, architects, and data analysts moving into platform design roles. It’s also valuable for technical leaders seeking to unify analytics in their organizations. You’ll need only a basic grasp of databases, SQL, and Python.

SQL Server 2025 Unveiled: The AI-Ready Enterprise Database with Microsoft Fabric Integration

Unveil the data platform of the future with SQL Server 2025—guided by one of its key architects . With built-in AI for application development and advanced analytics powered by Microsoft Fabric, SQL Server 2025 empowers you to innovate—securely and confidently. This book shows you how. Author Bob Ward, Principal Architect for the Microsoft Azure Data team, shares exclusive insights drawn from over three decades at Microsoft. Having worked on every version of SQL Server since OS/2 1.1, Ward brings unmatched expertise and practical guidance to help you navigate this transformative release. Ward covers everything from setup and upgrades to advanced features in performance, high availability, and security. He also highlights what makes this the most developer-friendly release in a decade: support for JSON, RegEx, REST APIs, and event streaming. Most critically, Ward explores SQL Server 2025’s advanced, scalable AI integrations, showing you how to build AI-powered applications deeply integrated with the SQL engine—and elevate your analytics to the next level. But innovation doesn’t come at the cost of safety: this release is built on a foundation of enterprise-grade security, helping you adopt AI safely and responsibly. You control which models to use, how they interact with your data, and where they run—from ground to cloud, or integrated with Microsoft Fabric. With built-in features like Row-Level Security (RLS), Transparent Data Encryption (TDE), Dynamic Data Masking, and SQL Server Auditing, your data remains protected at every layer. The AI age is here. Make sure your SQL Server databases are ready—and built for secure, scalable innovation . What You Will Learn [if !supportLists] · [endif]Grasp the fundamentals of AI to leverage AI with your data, using the industry-proven security and scale of SQL Server [if !supportLists] · [endif]Utilize AI models of your choice, services, and frameworks to build new AI applications [if !supportLists] · [endif]Explore new developer features such as JSON, Regular Expressions, REST API, and Change Event Streaming [if !supportLists] · [endif]Discover SQL Server 2025's powerful new engine capabilities to increase application concurrency [if !supportLists] · [endif]Examine new high availability features to enhance uptime and diagnose complex HADR configurations [if !supportLists] · Use new query processing capabilities to extend the performance of your application [if !supportLists] · [endif]Connect SQL Server to Azure with Arc for advanced management and security capabilities [if !supportLists] · [endif]Secure and govern your data using Microsoft Entra [if !supportLists] · [endif]Achieve near-real-time analytics with the unified data platform Microsoft Fabric [if !supportLists] · [endif]Integrate AI capabilities with SQL Server for enterprise AI [if !supportLists] · [endif]Leverage new tools such as SQL Server Management Studio and Copilot experiences to assist your SQL Server journey Who This Book Is For The SQL Server community, including DBAs, architects, and developers eager to stay ahead with the latest advancements in SQL Server 2025, and those interested in the intersection of AI and data, particularly how artificial intelligence (AI) can be seamlessly integrated with SQL Server to unlock deeper insights and smarter solutions

Learn Microsoft Power BI - Third Edition

This comprehensive guide provides the perfect introduction to Microsoft Power BI, offering practical examples to help you learn the key tools and concepts of data visualization and analytics. By exploring real-world use cases, you'll gain the skills necessary to manage data, build interactive dashboards, and unlock valuable business insights. What this Book will help me do Learn the fundamentals of Power BI and business intelligence. Understand advanced features like Microsoft Fabric and Copilot. Transform raw data into meaningful visualizations and reports. Design professional dashboards to convey data insights clearly. Deploy and share reports effectively within your organization. Author(s) Greg Deckler is a recognized authority in Microsoft Power BI, holding the title of a 7-time Microsoft MVP. With extensive experience in business intelligence, Greg is known for his ability to distill complex concepts into clear and practical advice. His approachable teaching style makes technical learning accessible and engaging. Who is it for? This book is ideal for aspiring data analysts or IT professionals looking to gain a solid foundation in Power BI. Beginners with no prior experience in Power BI or business intelligence will find it especially useful. It's also suitable for professionals transitioning from other BI tools. Whether you're looking to enhance your current career or start a new one, this book is for you.

Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate Certification Companion: Preparation for DP-600 Microsoft Certification

As organizations increasingly leverage Microsoft Fabric to unify their data engineering, analytics, and governance strategies, the role of the Fabric Analytics Engineer has become more crucial than ever. This book equips readers with the knowledge and hands-on skills required to excel in this domain and pass the DP-600 certification exam confidently. This book covers the entire certification syllabus with clarity and depth, beginning with an overview of Microsoft Fabric. You will gain an understanding of the platform’s architecture and how it integrates with data and AI workloads to provide a unified analytics solution. You will then delve into implementing a data warehouse in Microsoft Fabric, exploring techniques to ingest, transform, and store data efficiently. Next, you will learn how to work with semantic models in Microsoft Fabric, enabling them to create intuitive, meaningful data representations for visualization and reporting. Then, you will focus on administration and governance in Microsoft Fabric, emphasizing best practices for security, compliance, and efficient management of analytics solutions. Lastly, you will find detailed practice tests and exam strategies along with supplementary materials to reinforce key concepts. After reading the book, you will have the background and capability to learn the skills and concepts necessary both to pass the DP-600 exam and become a confident Fabric Analytics Engineer. What You Will Learn A complete understanding of all DP-600 certification exam objectives and requirements Key concepts and terminology related to Microsoft Fabric Analytics Step-by-step preparation for successfully passing the DP-600 certification exam Insights into exam structure, question patterns, and strategies for tackling challenging sections Confidence in demonstrating skills validated by the Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate credential Who This Book Is For ​​​​​​​Data engineers, analysts, and professionals with some experience in data engineering or analytics, seeking to expand their knowledge of Microsoft Fabric

Fundamentals of Microsoft Fabric

In the rapidly evolving world of data and analytics, professionals face the challenge of navigating complex platforms in order to build more efficient solutions. Microsoft Fabric, hailed as Microsoft’s “biggest data product in history after SQL Server,” offers powerful capabilities but comes with a steep learning curve. The myriad of choices within Fabric can be overwhelming, with multiple ways to tackle tasks, not all of which are equally efficient. This book serves as a definitive roadmap to understanding Microsoft Fabric—and leveraging it to suit your needs. Authors Nikola Ilic and Ben Weissman demystify the core concepts and components necessary to build, manage, and administer robust data solutions within this game-changing product. Discover the core Microsoft Fabric components and understand key concepts and techniques for building a robust data platform Learn to apply Microsoft Fabric effectively in your day-to-day job Understand the concept of a lake-centric architecture Gain the skills to implement a scalable and efficient end-to-end analytics solution Manage and administer a Fabric tenant

Architecting Power BI Solutions in Microsoft Fabric

This book is a comprehensive guide to building sophisticated and robust Power BI solutions that solve common data problems effectively. Written with hands-on professionals in mind, it provides essential insights and practical advice to help you choose the right tools and approaches for any BI task. Readers will learn to create performant, secure, and innovative business intelligence systems. What this Book will help me do Identify the scenarios where each Power BI component fits best. Apply secure and performance-conscious design principles when building BI solutions. Leverage Microsoft Fabric and other advanced integrations to maximize Power BI's capabilities. Implement AI-powered features such as Copilot and predictive modeling in Power BI. Facilitate collaboration and governance using Power BI's advanced features. Author(s) Nagaraj Venkatesan has over 17 years of professional expertise in data platform technologies and business intelligence tools. Through a rich career in data solution architecture, he has mastered the art of designing efficient and reliable Power BI implementations. This book reflects his passion for empowering professionals to make the most of Power BI. Who is it for? If you are a solution architect, data engineer, or Power BI report developer looking to elevate your skills in designing optimized Power BI solutions, this book is for you. Business analysts and data scientists can also benefit immensely from the book's coverage of self-service BI and data science integration. Some familiarity with Power BI will enhance your learning experience, but newcomers eager to learn will also find it invaluable.

Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric—DP-600 Exam Study Guide

Master the art of designing and implementing analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric with this comprehensive guide. Whether you're preparing for the DP-600 certification exam or want to advance your career, this book offers expert insights into data analytics in Microsoft environments. What this Book will help me do Confidently pass the DP-600 certification exam by mastering exam-tested skills. Acquire practical expertise in deploying data analytics solutions with Microsoft Fabric. Understand and optimize data integration, security, and performance in analytics systems. Learn advanced techniques including semantic model optimization and advanced SQL querying. Prepare for real-world challenges through mock exams and hands-on exercises. Author(s) Jagjeet Singh Makhija and Charles Odunukwe, authors of this guide, are seasoned Microsoft specialists with decades of experience in data analytics, certification training, and technology consulting. Their clear and methodical approach ensures learners at all levels can grow their expertise. Who is it for? If you're a data analyst or IT professional looking to enhance your skills in analytics and Microsoft's technologies, this book is for you. It's ideal for those pursuing the DP-600 certification or aiming to improve their data integration and analysis capabilities.

Azure SQL Revealed: The Next-Generation Cloud Database with AI and Microsoft Fabric

Access detailed content and examples on Azure SQL, a set of cloud services that allows for SQL Server to be deployed in the cloud. This book teaches the fundamentals of deployment, configuration, security, performance, and availability of Azure SQL from the perspective of these same tasks and capabilities in SQL Server. This distinct approach makes this book an ideal learning platform for readers familiar with SQL Server on-premises who want to migrate their skills toward providing cloud solutions to an enterprise market that is increasingly cloud-focused. If you know SQL Server, you will love this book. You will be able to take your existing knowledge of SQL Server and translate that knowledge into the world of cloud services from the Microsoft Azure platform, and in particular into Azure SQL. This book provides information never seen before about the history and architecture of Azure SQL. Author Bob Ward is a leading expert with access to and support from the Microsoft engineering team that built Azure SQL and related database cloud services. He presents powerful, behind-the-scenes insights into the workings of one of the most popular database cloud services in the industry. This book also brings you the latest innovations for Azure SQL including Azure Arc, Hyperscale, generative AI applications, Microsoft Copilots, and integration with the Microsoft Fabric. What You Will Learn Know the history of Azure SQL Deploy, configure, and connect to Azure SQL Choose the correct way to deploy SQL Server in Azure Migrate existing SQL Server instances to Azure SQL Monitor and tune Azure SQL’s performance to meet your needs Ensure your data and application are highly available Secure your data from attack and theft Learn the latest innovations for Azure SQL including Hyperscale Learn how to harness the power of AI for generative data-driven applications and Microsoft Copilots for assistance Learn how to integrate Azure SQL with the unified data platform, the Microsoft Fabric Who This Book Is For This book is designed to teach SQL Server in the Azure cloud to the SQL Server professional. Anyone who operates, manages, or develops applications for SQL Server will benefit from this book. Readers will be able to translate their current knowledge of SQL Server—especially of SQL Server 2019 and 2022—directly to Azure. This book is ideal for database professionals looking to remain relevant as their customer base moves into the cloud.

Implementing Data Mesh

As data continues to grow and become more complex, organizations seek innovative solutions to manage their data effectively. Data mesh is one solution that provides a new approach to managing data in complex organizations. This practical guide offers step-by-step guidance on how to implement data mesh in your organization. In this book, Jean-Georges Perrin and Eric Broda focus on the key components of data mesh and provide practical advice supported by code. Data engineers, architects, and analysts will explore a simple and intuitive process for identifying key data mesh components and data products. You'll learn a consistent set of interfaces and access methods that make data products easy to consume. This approach ensures that your data products are easily accessible and the data mesh ecosystem is easy to navigate. This book helps you: Identify, define, and build data products that interoperate within an enterprise data mesh Build a data mesh fabric that binds data products together Build and deploy data products in a data mesh Establish the organizational structure to operate data products, data platforms, and data fabric Learn an innovative architecture that brings data products and data fabric together into the data mesh About the authors: Jean-Georges "JG" Perrin is a technology leader focusing on building innovative and modern data platforms. Eric Broda is a technology executive, practitioner, and founder of a boutique consulting firm that helps global enterprises realize value from data.

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 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.

MuleSoft Platform Architect's Guide

The "MuleSoft Platform Architect's Guide" is your essential resource for mastering API-driven solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. This book enables you to design, deploy, and operate scalable, secure, and high-performance API architectures in enterprise settings while preparing for MuleSoft Platform Architect certification. What this Book will help me do Design robust API integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. Successfully deploy applications to CloudHub and Runtime Fabric environments. Monitor and operate APIs with advanced management tools. Implement scalable solutions aligned with business outcomes. Prepare confidently for the MuleSoft Platform Architect certification. Author(s) Jitendra Bafna is a Senior Solution Architect with years of experience optimizing MuleSoft implementations. Jim Andrews, a MuleSoft Evangelist, has dedicated his career to guiding others in achieving enterprise-ready API solutions. Together, they share practical knowledge, step-by-step guidance, and expertise in API and integration mastery. Who is it for? This book is perfect for IT architects and senior developers experienced in API development, especially those familiar with MuleSoft. It's tailored for professionals aiming to master Anypoint Platform or pursue MuleSoft Platform Architect certification. Readers should have basic experience with integration platforms and a willingness to explore advanced API design.