Renowned DAX experts Alberto Ferrari and Marco Russo teach you how to design data models for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
How can you use Excel and Power BI to gain real insights into your information? As you examine your data, how do you write a formula that provides the numbers you need? The answers to both of these questions lie with the data model. This book introduces the basic techniques for shaping data models in Excel and Power BI. Itâs meant for readers who are new to data modeling as well as for experienced data modelers looking for tips from the experts. If you want to use Power BI or Excel to analyse data, the many real-world examples in this book will help you look at your reports in a different wayâlike experienced data modelers do. As youâll soon see, with the right data model, the correct answer is always a simple one!
By reading this book, you will:
Product details
Publisher : Microsoft Press; 1st edition (19 April 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 150930276X
ISBN-13 : 978-1509302765
Dimensions : 18.67 x 2.03 x 22.73 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 168,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
54 in Database Storage & Design Textbooks
55 in Microsoft Excel
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