Welcome to Power BI Documentation

This is your comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging the full power of Microsoft Power BI. Whether you are a beginner looking to create your first report or an experienced analyst seeking advanced insights, you'll find the resources you need here.

Getting Started with Power BI

Begin your journey with Power BI by exploring our introductory guides. Learn how to install Power BI Desktop, connect to various data sources, and build your first interactive dashboard.

• Installing Power BI Desktop
• Connecting to Data Sources
• Creating Your First Report
• Publishing to Power BI Service

Data Modeling Best Practices

Effective data modeling is crucial for creating scalable and performant Power BI solutions. Discover how to build robust data models using Power Query and DAX.

• Understanding Relationships
• Star Schema vs. Snowflake Schema
• Data Transformation with Power Query

DAX Fundamentals

Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) is a powerful formula language used in Power BI. Master the basics and advanced concepts to unlock complex calculations and insights.

Key DAX functions include:

• CALCULATE
• SUMX
• FILTER
• RELATED

Total Sales = SUMX(Sales, Sales[Quantity] * Sales[Price])

Exploring Visualizations

Power BI offers a rich set of built-in visualizations and the ability to import custom visuals. Learn how to choose the right visual for your data and enhance your reports with compelling charts and graphs.

• Standard Chart Types
• Using Custom Visuals
• Formatting and Interactivity

Designing Effective Reports

Learn the principles of effective report design to create intuitive and actionable dashboards for your stakeholders.

Data Preparation with Power Query

Power Query is the engine behind data preparation in Power BI. Learn how to clean, shape, and transform your data efficiently.

• Importing Data
• Cleaning and Transforming Data
• Merging and Appending Queries
• Advanced M Language Techniques

Advanced Topics

Dive deeper into Power BI with advanced features and functionalities.

• Row-Level Security (RLS)
• Performance Tuning
• Embedding Power BI Reports
• Using Power BI Premium

Power BI API Reference

For developers and advanced users, the Power BI REST API allows programmatic interaction with Power BI resources.

Explore the API documentation to manage datasets, reports, and dashboards.

Power BI REST API Documentation