January 2022
Intermediate to advanced
470 pages
10h 19m
English
Overview
Delve into advanced Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) concepts and Power BI capabilities with Extreme DAX, designed to elevate your skills in Microsoft's Business Intelligence tools. This book guides you through solving intricate business problems, improving your reporting, and leveraging data modeling principles to their fullest potential.
What this Book will help me do
- Master advanced DAX functions and leverage their full potential in data analysis.
- Develop a solid understanding of context and filtering within Power BI models.
- Employ strategies for dynamic visualizations and secure data access via row-level security.
- Apply financial DAX functions for precise investment evaluations and forecasts.
- Utilize alternative calendars and advanced time-intelligence for comprehensive temporal analyses.
Author(s)
Michiel Rozema and Henk Vlootman bring decades of deep experience in data analytics and business intelligence to your learning journey. Both authors are seasoned practitioners in using DAX and Microsoft BI tools, with numerous practical deployments of their expertise in business solutions. Their approachable writing reflects their teaching style, ensuring you can easily grasp even challenging concepts. This book combines their comprehensive technical knowledge with real-world, hands-on examples, offering an invaluable resource for refining your skills.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for intermediate to advanced analysts who have a foundational knowledge of DAX and Power BI and wish to deepen their expertise. If you are striving to improve performance and accuracy in your reports or aiming to handle advanced modeling scenarios, this book is for you. Prior experience with DAX, Power BI, or equivalent analytical tools is recommended to maximize the benefit. Whether you're a business analyst, data professional, or enthusiast, this book will elevate your analytical capabilities to new heights.
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