Understanding Azure Data Factory Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide
Azure Data Factory (ADF) Version 2 offers a robust data integration service, but understanding its pricing model is key to keeping costs under control. This guide will break down the major components of ADF pricing to help you make informed decisions when building and managing your data workflows. Understanding the Cost Variations Between Azure-Hosted and… Read More
Visual Storytelling with the Infographic Designer in Power BI
Power BI empowers users to bring data to life, and one of the best tools for doing so is the Infographic Designer custom visual. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use this visual to create stunning, story-driven reports by customizing shapes, images, and text to match the theme of your data. In the… Read More
How to Use the Box and Whiskers Custom Visual in Power BI
In this guide, we explore the Box and Whiskers (Jan Pieter) custom visual available in Power BI. This is the first of two Box and Whisker chart types covered in this series. This visual is particularly useful for spotting data outliers, analyzing data distribution, and identifying clustering trends within your dataset. The Box and Whiskers… Read More
Power BI Timeline and Key Use Cases for Business Intelligence
Power BI is a highly versatile and rapidly evolving analytics platform, but with so many capabilities, it can often feel overwhelming to new users. This article outlines the evolution of Power BI and explores both common and specialized use cases to help you unlock its full potential. The Evolution of Power BI: From Legacy Technology… Read More
Understanding Query Folding in Power BI and How to Use View Native Query
One of the most powerful features added to Power BI Desktop—without much fanfare—is View Native Query. Introduced in the June 2016 update, this feature is a game-changer for developers and analysts who need to diagnose query performance issues and ensure optimal data transformation efficiency. Before we dive into the specifics of View Native Query, let’s… Read More
How to Add a Custom Loading Spinner in PowerApps
Is your PowerApps screen lagging, leading users to believe nothing is happening in the background? A custom loading spinner can significantly improve the user experience by clearly indicating that data is being processed. Whether you’re pulling data from SharePoint or other sluggish data sources, a visual cue can go a long way in enhancing user… Read More
Mastering Power BI Custom Visuals: Calendar Visualization Guide
In this tutorial, you will learn how to utilize the Calendar Visualization custom visual in Power BI. This distinctive visual tool helps you display data distributions over a calendar layout, making it easier to analyze trends and patterns tied to specific dates. In today’s data-driven world, visualizing time-based data effectively is crucial for meaningful insights… Read More
Exploring Power BI Custom Visuals: Sankey Diagram with Labels
In this tutorial, you will discover how to effectively use the Sankey with Labels custom visual in Power BI. This visual tool illustrates the flow of data between source and destination columns, providing an intuitive way to visualize relationships and movements within your dataset. While it shares similarities with the Sankey visual introduced in earlier… Read More
How to Create Confirmation Pop-Up Screens in Power Apps
Have you ever wanted to add a confirmation pop-up in your Power Apps to prevent accidental actions? Whether it’s confirming the deletion of a record or verifying before sending an important email, confirmation dialogs help ensure users don’t perform unintended critical actions. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of adding a confirmation… Read More
Comprehensive Guide to Preparing for the PL-300 Power BI Exam
Angelica Domenech dives deep into crucial aspects of preparing for the PL-300 Power BI Certification exam in this latest update. This article emphasizes the fourth key functional area: Deploy and Maintain Assets, which accounts for approximately 15-20% of the overall exam content. Mastering the Deploy and Maintain Assets functional area is a crucial step for… Read More