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How to optimize your data model in Power BI
Dear all,
Since we are quite new to Power BI we could use some more information about how you can design a data model that is optimal for Power BI (e.g. cases, documentation, videos). It's an amazing tool but requires a brand new way of thinking with regards to our current dashboards in Excel.
Any help is appreciated!
This most simple thing to start with Power BI is just reading these two books:
- https://www.amazon.com/Analyzing-Power-Pivot-Business-Skills/dp/150930276X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503931880&sr=8-1&keywords=marco+russo+alberto+ferrari
- https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Guide-DAX-intelligence-Microsoft/dp/073569835X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503931959&sr=8-2&keywords=marco+russo+alberto+ferrari
There is also this online course on edx.org - free of charge
https://www.edx.org/course/analyzing-visualizing-data-power-bi-microsoft-dat207x-6
You should look for videos on youtube from GuyInACube
I'm pretty sure that this gets you started, and do not forget the guided learning material from here
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/guided-learning/
Regards
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This most simple thing to start with Power BI is just reading these two books:
- https://www.amazon.com/Analyzing-Power-Pivot-Business-Skills/dp/150930276X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503931880&sr=8-1&keywords=marco+russo+alberto+ferrari
- https://www.amazon.com/Definitive-Guide-DAX-intelligence-Microsoft/dp/073569835X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1503931959&sr=8-2&keywords=marco+russo+alberto+ferrari
There is also this online course on edx.org - free of charge
https://www.edx.org/course/analyzing-visualizing-data-power-bi-microsoft-dat207x-6
You should look for videos on youtube from GuyInACube
I'm pretty sure that this gets you started, and do not forget the guided learning material from here
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/guided-learning/
Regards