Mastering the Development and Customization of Power BI Custom Visuals
Are you eager to enhance your Power BI reports by creating and tailoring custom visuals? In this insightful webinar hosted by App Development Consultant Tom Ward, you’ll gain hands-on knowledge about developing and customizing Power BI Custom Visuals using TypeScript. Unleashing the Power of Power BI Custom Visuals: A Comprehensive Guide Power BI Custom Visuals… Read More
When Should You Consider Using Cosmos DB?
As data volumes continue to surge and the variety of data types expands, many organizations face the critical decision of how best to store and manage this growing information. A common question arises: Do I need Cosmos DB or another NoSQL solution? Addressing the Complexity of Modern Data Relationships in a Dynamic World In the… Read More
Visualizing Hierarchical Data in Power BI with the Akvelon Hierarchy Chart
In this guide, we explore how to leverage the Hierarchy Chart custom visual by Akvelon in Power BI to effectively display complex relationships using a tree layout. This visual is perfect for showcasing structures like family trees, organizational charts, and any data that relies on parent-child hierarchies. Introduction to the Hierarchy Chart by Akvelon in… Read More
Unlocking Azure Relational Database Services for Modern PaaS Needs
The decision to move relational database workloads from self-managed infrastructure to platform as a service offerings represents one of the most consequential architectural choices that modern technology organizations make. For decades, database administration was a discipline defined by hands-on management of every layer of the database stack, from the physical hardware through the operating system,… Read More
Understanding the Difference Between Power BI Dataflows and Shared Datasets
As Power BI continues to evolve, the addition of dataflows and the ability to share datasets across multiple reports has introduced new layers of flexibility in data modeling and reporting. However, it also raises a common question: What’s the difference between Power BI Dataflows and Shared Datasets, and when should you use each? In this… Read More
Azure SQL Managed Instance: Modernize Your SQL Server Workloads with Ease
Azure SQL Managed Instance represents Microsoft’s most comprehensive answer to the challenge that organizations face when they want to migrate their on-premises SQL Server workloads to the cloud without undertaking the expensive, risky, and time-consuming process of re-architecting applications to accommodate the feature differences between on-premises SQL Server and cloud-native database services. The fundamental promise… Read More
Visualizing Percentages with the Enlighten Waffle Chart in Power BI
Looking for a creative way to visualize percentage values in Power BI? The Enlighten Waffle Chart custom visual is a highly effective and visually appealing solution. This custom chart displays data on a 10 x 10 grid, allowing users to see how percentages break down at a glance—perfect for dashboards, surveys, and summary visuals. Exploring… Read More
Exporting Power BI Data to Excel: A Simple and Effective Guide
If you’ve ever struggled with exporting data from Power BI to Excel, you’re not alone. One common challenge users face is extracting wide crosstab tables from Power BI for use in Excel—especially when trying to print or share the full dataset beyond what is visible on-screen. While Power BI does offer export options like PDF,… Read More
PL-900 Power Platform Exam Challenge: One Wrong Answer = One Hour at Waffle House!
This challenge transforms the PL-900 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals certification examination preparation into an engaging and memorable competitive experience by introducing a lighthearted but motivating consequence that turns every practice question into a high-stakes moment that sharpens focus and reinforces learning far more effectively than passive study alone. The concept is straightforward and brilliantly simple:… Read More
Preventing Accidental Record Deletion in Power Apps: Best Practices
In Power Apps, giving users the ability to delete data can be incredibly powerful—but it also comes with risks. Often, after demonstrating the deletion feature in an app, I notice concern from users or stakeholders. And for good reason: the ease with which records can be deleted sometimes makes it just as easy to remove… Read More
Understanding the Difference: Scale Up vs Scale Out in Azure Analysis Services
Managing performance and resource efficiency in Azure Analysis Services (AAS) is essential for delivering fast, consistent, and reliable analytics to your organization. Whether you’re handling real-time data queries or heavy processing workloads, knowing when to scale up or scale out can make a significant impact on performance and cost. In this guide, we’ll break down… Read More
Essential Guideline for Integrating Power Apps with SQL Server
Power Apps has emerged as a powerful platform for building low-code applications, particularly for organizations already using Microsoft 365. Whether you’re looking to simplify data entry, automate workflows, or build lightweight internal apps, Power Apps can connect seamlessly with various data sources—including Excel, SharePoint Lists, and SQL Server tables. Before you dive in, it’s important… Read More
How to Build a Basic PowerApp Using a SQL Server Table
If you’ve ever wanted to quickly build an internal app to communicate or write data back to a simple database—like tracking sales quotas or performance reviews—PowerApps makes it straightforward. In this first installment of our Power Platform Pro Series, we demonstrate how fast and easy it is to create a simple app by connecting PowerApps… Read More
Introduction to Azure Common Data Service (CDS)
Are you familiar with Azure Common Data Service? Today, I want to introduce you to this powerful platform recently enhanced by Microsoft to better support business app development. Azure Common Data Service (CDS) is a cloud-based application platform designed to help you build, manage, and extend business applications with ease using your organization’s data. How… Read More
Comprehensive Power Apps Licensing Guide: Choosing the Right Plan for You
Choosing the right Power Apps license is a common question among users and organizations adopting this powerful low-code platform. In this detailed video guide, I walk you through the various Power Apps licensing options to help you make an informed decision. Licensing terms and prices can change, so it’s always best to consult your Microsoft… Read More