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Hands-On Business Intelligence with DAX
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Hands-On Business Intelligence with DAX

by Ian Horne
January 2020
Beginner to intermediate
402 pages
8h 40m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Hands-On Business Intelligence with DAX is your comprehensive guide to mastering DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) within the context of Power BI, Excel Power Pivot, and more. You will learn how to craft powerful DAX queries, build efficient data models, and gain actionable insights from your data.

What this Book will help me do

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of DAX query language and its applications.
  • Learn the skills to create and optimize data models using real-world examples.
  • Master the techniques needed to write advanced DAX expressions with confidence.
  • Understand key DAX functions for complex data aggregation and calculations.
  • Develop expertise in using DAX to derive deeper insights from diverse datasets.

Author(s)

None Horne is an experienced data professional passionate about teaching DAX and data modeling concepts in easy and approachable ways. With years of experience in business intelligence and a knack for breaking down complex topics, None Horne equips you with knowledge you can apply immediately.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for business intelligence analysts, data professionals, and Power BI users who wish to enhance their DAX expertise. It is well-suited for readers with a basic understanding of BI concepts looking to expand their skills. Pragmatic learners looking to apply DAX to solve data problems will find this book highly practical. If you are keen to develop more efficient workflows and deeper data insights, this book fits your needs.

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ISBN: 9781838824303