Why Full-Length GMAT Practice Tests Are Smart Studying
Most successful GMAT study plans begin the same way: take a full-length practice test. Sitting through an entire simulated version of the exam may feel like a time investment, especially early on, but doing so offers several key advantages that can shape your prep in powerful ways. You may already know your strengths and weaknesses,… Read More
Mastering Power BI Custom Visuals: The Tornado Chart Explained
In this tutorial, you will learn how to effectively utilize the Tornado custom visual in Power BI. The Tornado visual is a powerful tool for comparing two categories of data side-by-side in a vertical layout, similar to a bar chart but optimized for direct comparison. In the realm of data visualization, effectively comparing two distinct… Read More
Discover the Power BI Activity Log API: A Smarter Way to Monitor Power BI Usage
Are you still relying on the Office 365 Audit Log to track activities within Power BI? It’s time to explore a more efficient solution. The Power BI Activity Log API, introduced in December 2019 and currently in preview, offers a focused and streamlined approach to monitoring your Power BI tenant.. The Critical Importance of Monitoring… Read More
Mastering Power Query with the M Language
If you regularly use Power BI Desktop and its Query Editor, are you fully leveraging the true potential of the M language? The Query Editor offers a robust graphical interface that automatically generates M code, also known as the Power Query formula language. In a recent webinar, founder Brian Knight delved deep beyond the visual… Read More
Boosting Model-Driven Apps with Custom Pages: A Practical Guide
In a comprehensive tutorial video, Nate Halliwell reveals how to enhance your model-driven app development by leveraging canvas app capabilities. This guide explains how to seamlessly integrate custom pages into model-driven apps, enabling richer features typically found in canvas apps—without writing any custom code. Unlocking the Potential of Custom Pages in Model-Driven Power Apps Model-driven… Read More
Choosing Between SSAS Multidimensional and Tabular: An Introduction
Are you currently involved in a project where you need to decide which version of SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) — Multidimensional or Tabular — to use? During a recent presentation on SSAS Multidimensional best practices, an insightful question was raised: “How do I decide between SSAS Tabular and SSAS Multidimensional?” This sparked a deeper… Read More
Exploring SQL Server 2016 Security Features: Dynamic Data Masking and Always Encrypted
SQL Server 2016 introduced powerful security features designed to protect sensitive data — Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) and Always Encrypted. These technologies help organizations safeguard information by limiting data exposure and encrypting data both at rest and in transit. Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) is an advanced data protection mechanism designed to enhance security by selectively… Read More
Unlocking Paginated Reports: Connecting Lakehouse Tables in Power BI Report Builder
Austin Libal, a veteran trainer specializing in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, recently showcased two effective methods to connect to Lakehouse tables using Power BI Report Builder. This powerful tool is essential for creating paginated reports that offer pixel-perfect formatting, ideal for printing or exporting to PDF with precise control. Connecting reports to a central… Read More
Unlocking Power BI’s Modern Visual Tooltips: A Game-Changing Feature for Drill Through and Drill Down
If you haven’t yet explored the modern visual tooltip preview feature in Power BI, now is the perfect time to start. This innovative functionality significantly enhances user experience by making drill through and drill down capabilities more intuitive and accessible within your reports. In the evolving landscape of data analytics, user interface innovation plays a… Read More
Power BI Text Search Slicer: Problem, Approach, and Solution Explained
In this edition of the “Problem, Approach, Solution” series, we’ll explore how to implement text search functionality using slicers in Power BI, mimicking a SQL “LIKE” search. For a detailed walkthrough, there is a video tutorial linked at the end under “Resources.” Addressing the Limitations of Default Slicer Functionality in Power BI Power BI is… Read More