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!

What happens when you mix Power Platform certification prep with waffles? In this entertaining and educational challenge, Allison Gonzalez and Matt put their Microsoft Power Platform knowledge to the test—but with a tasty twist: every incorrect answer on the PL-900 exam simulation earns one hour at Waffle House! Fortunately for Matt, there’s a loophole—he can… 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

Mastering Power BI Custom Visuals: The Percentile Chart

In this lesson, you will explore how to use the Percentile Chart, a powerful custom visual in Power BI. This chart type is designed to display the distribution of values across a range, helping answer vital business questions like, “What percentage of my customers purchased 4 or more items?” Comprehensive Guide to the Percentile Chart… Read More