Microsoft Power BI Performance Best Practices - Second Edition: Learn Practical Techniques for Building High-speed Power BI Solutions

Description

Maximize the effectiveness of your Power BI solutions through performance optimization and drive superior business outcomesKey FeaturesLearn how to build performant data models and apply row-level securityIdentify and fix performance issues in reports, DAX, and datasets using DAX Studio and VertiPaq AnalyzerImplement a formal process for performance management, from setting targets to monitoring and remediating issuesIn a world dominated by data, organizations heavily rely on business intelligence tools like Power BI for deriving insights and informed decision-making. Yet, as data volumes grow and user demands increase, achieving optimal performance becomes challenging. Author Thomas LeBlanc, a seasoned Business Intelligence Architect with over 30 years of IT experience, draws on his extensive expertise to guide you in overcoming challenges related to slow performance, data modeling, query optimization, visualization design, deployment, administration, integration, compliance, and security.This book covers topics ranging from architecture and data modeling to Power BI premium features, DAX formulas, and collaboration, helping you to gain a deep understanding of the Power BI architecture, design efficient data models, create efficient queries, and improve visualization performance. You’ll also learn best practices to deploy and manage Power BI solutions, integrate with other tools and systems, ensure compliance and security, and collaborate with team members.By the end of the book, you’ll have developed your knowledge and skills to design, build, and maintain high-performing, scalable, and efficient Power BI solutions to drive unparalleled business success.What you will learnMaster setting realistic performance targets and proactively addressing performance challengesUnderstand the impact of architectural choices and configurations on performance optimizationDevelop streamlined Power BI reports and enhance data transformations for optimal efficiencyExplore best practices for data modeling, mastering DAX, and handling large datasets effectivelyGain insight into the intricate workings of Power BI Premium for enhanced performanceHarness the potential of Azure services for extreme scale data processing