How to Clean and Optimize Your Client Address Database
A company’s customer database is one of its most valuable assets. However, inaccurate or duplicate client address data can cost your business thousands of dollars annually. In a recent webinar, Software Engineer Philip de la Cal demonstrated how to effectively de-duplicate and cleanse your address data using Task Factory’s USPS Address Verification feature. The Vital… Read More
Introducing the New Power BI Service Paginated Report Authoring Experience
In this guide, Manuel Quintana from walks you through the enhanced paginated report authoring experience now available directly within Power BI Service. This revamped interface offers improved usability and powerful features for creating paginated reports seamlessly online. The Power BI ecosystem continuously evolves to empower users with intuitive, flexible, and powerful tools for data visualization… Read More
Understanding Azure Active Directory and Guest User Management
Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) serves as the core identity platform within Microsoft’s cloud ecosystem, supporting services like Office 365, Power BI, and other Azure resources. In this article, we’ll explore how guest users are created in Azure AD and best practices for managing them effectively. Understanding Azure Active Directory and Its Crucial Role for… Read More
Mastering Power BI Custom Visuals: The Time Brush Explained
Discover how to enhance your Power BI reports using the Time Brush custom visual. This powerful visual combines interactive filtering with a clear graphical display, allowing users to intuitively select and filter data by time periods. The name “Time Brush” reflects the natural, brush-like selection mechanism for choosing values to filter your report dynamically. Introduction… Read More
Why Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Testing Are Crucial for Success
In today’s data-driven landscape, testing your data warehouse and Business Intelligence (BI) systems early and often is essential. Neglecting proper testing can lead to inaccurate results and sluggish system performance, which could force you to restart your BI project—wasting valuable time, resources, and money, while also risking poor business decisions and lost opportunities. Expert Perspectives… Read More
Comprehensive Guide to Exposure Data Audit for Personally Identifiable Information in SQL Server
As a Business Intelligence Architect or Developer, performing an Exposure Data Audit to identify Personally Identifiable Information (PII) within your SQL Server 2016 environment is essential. This process helps uncover potential data security risks and supports the implementation of robust, enterprise-grade security policies. Microsoft SQL Server 2016 represents a significant leap forward in database security… Read More
Top 5 Reasons to Enroll in Our Advanced SSRS Training Course
In today’s information-rich environment, staying updated with the latest skills can feel overwhelming. That’s why our On-Demand Training platform offers an in-depth Advanced SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) course designed to boost your reporting expertise. Below are five essential things you need to know about this advanced training that will inspire you to take the… Read More
Mastering Power BI Custom Visuals: Gantt Chart Overview
In this training module, you will discover how to effectively utilize the Power BI Custom Visual known as the Gantt chart. This powerful visual helps you clearly represent project timelines and track the progress of deliverables in a visually intuitive way. In the realm of project oversight and operational timelines, visual clarity can be the… Read More
How to Effectively Test Dynamic Row-Level Security in Power BI
In this guide, you’ll learn the best way to test dynamic row-level security (RLS) within a Power BI Desktop file. Previously, I shared how to configure dynamic row-level security—feel free to revisit that setup here for background context. Dynamic Row-Level Security (RLS) in Power BI provides organizations with the ability to deliver personalized, secure data… Read More
Why Choose File Storage in Data Warehouse Architectures?
In this article, we’ll explore the strategic role of file storage within data warehouse design patterns, particularly in cloud-based environments. Referencing Microsoft’s published data warehouse architecture, we’ll focus on the common practice of extracting data from source systems and storing it as files—often in Azure Blob Storage or Azure Data Lake—before loading it into the… Read More