Introduction to Azure Databricks Delta Lake
If you are familiar with Azure Databricks or already using it, then you’ll be excited to learn about Databricks Delta Lake. Built on the powerful foundation of Apache Spark, which forms about 75-80% of Databricks’ underlying code, Databricks offers blazing-fast in-memory processing for both streaming and batch data workloads. Databricks was developed by some of… Read More
Understanding Disaster Recovery for Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Do you have a disaster recovery strategy in place for your Azure SQL Data Warehouse? In this article, we’ll explore the disaster recovery capabilities of Azure SQL Data Warehouse, focusing specifically on a critical feature introduced with Azure SQL Data Warehouse Gen2 — the Geo-backup policy. How Geo-Backup Policy Fortifies Disaster Recovery in Azure SQL… Read More
How to Use Power Apps Solution Packager to Transfer Apps Between Environments
Did you know that Power Apps Solution Packager enables you to efficiently move Power Apps solutions across different environments or even share them with external customers? There are two primary methods for transferring apps: exporting and importing individual applications, or using a Power Apps solution for a more comprehensive approach. This tutorial explains how to… Read More
How to Use PowerShell Directly Within the Azure Portal
Did you know that Azure Cloud Shell allows you to run PowerShell commands directly within the Azure Portal—without needing to install anything locally? This feature is a huge time-saver for administrators and developers, offering a fully managed, browser-based command-line experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to launch and use PowerShell in Azure… Read More
How to Build a Timecard App with Nested Galleries and Office 365 in PowerApps
Are you looking to create a dynamic timecard application using PowerApps? In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through building a fully functional timecard app from scratch. You’ll learn how to use nested galleries and integrate Office 365 functions to capture user-specific information like email addresses. This step-by-step guide helps you understand how to filter user… Read More
How to Use CALENDARAUTO: A Powerful DAX Function for Power BI Date Tables
Working with dates in Power BI can make your dashboards shine—or cause unexpected headaches if not handled correctly. During one of my recent projects, I discovered the true power of the DAX CALENDARAUTO function, and it completely changed the way I handle Power BI Date Tables. If you’re using the CALENDAR function to manually build… Read More
Top Power BI DAX Interview Questions and Expert Answers
Welcome to another edition of our Power BI Interview Prep Series! Whether you’re preparing for a Power BI developer interview or conducting one, this guide will help you navigate through key DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) questions with clear, structured answers. Understanding these concepts is essential for anyone looking to work with Power BI, Power Pivot,… Read More
Boost Power BI Reports with Dynamic Tooltips by MAQ Software
In this guide, we’ll explore how to effectively use the Dynamic Tooltip custom visual developed by MAQ Software in Power BI. This visual enables report creators to display interactive popups that provide users with real-time contextual insights when they hover over data points. Unlocking Enhanced Data Storytelling with the Dynamic Tooltip Visual in Power BI… Read More
Enhance Power BI Filtering with the Attribute Slicer Custom Visual
In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to utilize the Attribute Slicer, a powerful custom visual in Power BI that enhances filtering capabilities and boosts interactivity in your reports. The Attribute Slicer allows users to filter datasets based on attributes while simultaneously displaying associated measure values in a visually intuitive format. Exploring the Power and Versatility… Read More
Key Insights on Shared Access Signatures in Azure Storage
In this final post of the “3 Things to Know About Azure” series, we’re diving into Shared Access Signatures (SAS)—a critical feature for managing secure access to your Azure storage resources without compromising sensitive credentials like your storage account keys. Understanding the Risk: Why Storage Account Keys Should Be Avoided Azure Storage account keys act… Read More