Power BI is consistently expanding its footprint in the enterprise environment. One lesser-known but highly valuable feature is the capacity to certify datasets, which enables organizations to signal to end users that certain datasets are more reliable. We are going to explore this valuable yet often overlooked feature, and to discuss the difference of promoted and certified dataset and use cases of when to use which.
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Direct Lake vs. Direct Query vs. Import
A lot new terms come out Microsoft Fabric went G, one of them is direct lake. When you hear that for the first time, you may have the same response as me :”ain’t that the same thing as direct query” well, no, not really.
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Many organizations have long depended on on-premise databases built on relational systems to manage their data. These setups have been crucial for structured data handling and analysis, offering stability and reliability. However, as data demands increase both in volume and complexity, more scalable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions are needed.
Continue readingTableau to Power BI : How to Use Tableau INCLUDE LOD in Power BI
Following our discussions on Fixed and Exclude LODs in earlier articles, you should now be fairly comfortable with these concepts. Therefore, tackling Include LOD should be relatively straightforward. Let’s dive in without further ado.
Tableau to Power BI : How to Use Tableau EXCLUDE LOD in Power BI
In a prior article, I illustrated and demonstrated the process of converting Tableau’s fixed level of detail (LOD) to Power BI. In this piece, I will extend this effort by guiding you through the translation of the EXCLUDE LOD to Power BI DAX.
Continue readingTableau to Power BI : How to Use Tableau Fixed LOD in Power BI
If you’ve navigated Tableau’s powerful Level of Detail (LOD) function, you know its complexity and potential for creating impactful visualizations. Now, whether you’re transitioning from Tableau to Power BI or need to excel in both platforms with limited Power BI skills, fear not! In this series, we’ll unravel the mysteries of applying Tableau’s three main LOD functions in Power BI.
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