Comprehensive Guide to Azure Operations Management Suite (OMS)
In this post, Chris Seferlis walks you through the fundamentals of Azure Operations Management Suite (OMS)—Microsoft’s powerful cloud-based IT management solution. Whether you’re managing Azure resources or on-premises infrastructure, OMS provides an integrated platform for monitoring, automation, backup, and disaster recovery. Introduction to Microsoft Operations Management Suite (OMS) Microsoft Operations Management Suite (OMS) is a… Read More
Choosing the Best Microsoft Project Version for Your Needs
In this guide, Yasmine Brooks explores the different versions of Microsoft Project, helping users identify the most suitable plan based on their project management goals. Whether you’re an individual user, a team leader, or part of an enterprise, Microsoft offers a project management tool to fit your requirements. This overview is inspired by our Microsoft… Read More
Understanding Azure Active Directory Seamless Single Sign-On (Azure AD Seamless SSO)
In today’s digital landscape, managing countless usernames and passwords can become overwhelming. Azure Active Directory Seamless Single Sign-On (Azure AD Seamless SSO) is a powerful feature designed to simplify user authentication, especially within corporate environments. This Microsoft Azure capability offers a streamlined and secure sign-in experience without requiring users to repeatedly enter credentials when accessing… Read More
Visualizing Data Narratives with Timeline Storyteller in Power BI
Timeline Storyteller is one of the most creative and engaging Power BI custom visuals available. In this tutorial by Devin Knight, you’ll discover how to use this visual to transform raw data into a compelling story through animated scenes, timeline representations, and custom layouts. The art of data visualization continually evolves, and Timeline Storyteller stands… Read More
Mastering Table Merges in Power BI: Essential Power Query Editor Tips
In a recent Power BI tutorial, Mitchell Pearson, Senior Trainer at Certlibrary, dives into effective strategies for merging tables using Power Query Editor. This practical session is designed to help users streamline their data workflows, eliminate duplication, and build optimized data models for reporting and analytics. One of the most powerful capabilities within Power BI’s… Read More
Transforming Survey Data for High-Performance Reporting in Power BI
Working with survey data in Power BI can present unique challenges, especially when dealing with datasets in a wide format where each survey question is represented by a separate column. In a recent session, Nick Lee from Certlibrary shared expert strategies on how to reshape survey data using Power BI’s unpivot functionality to enhance both… Read More
Accelerating Data Management with SQL Server Table Partitioning and Partition Switching
Managing large volumes of data in SQL Server can often lead to slow insert, update, and delete operations. These heavy operations might cause locking issues, block other transactions, and fill up your transaction log rapidly. One powerful technique to mitigate these challenges is table partitioning, specifically by leveraging partition switching to dramatically improve data loading… Read More
Step-by-Step Guide to Uploading and Querying a CSV File in Databricks
Welcome to another installment in our Azure Every Day series focusing on Databricks. If you’re new to Databricks and want to learn how to upload and query CSV files efficiently, this guide is perfect for you. For a more in-depth walkthrough, be sure to check out the video linked at the end. Before diving into… Read More
Top 5 Powerful Features of Microsoft Copilot for Word
In this blog post, Brian Knight from Certlibrary highlights the top five standout features of Microsoft Copilot for Word. Powered by AI technology from ChatGPT, Copilot is now integrated into Microsoft 365 Word, transforming the way users create and edit documents with intelligent automation and productivity enhancements. Democratizing Access to Microsoft Copilot: No License Barriers… Read More
How to Safely Edit Power BI Live Connections Without Losing Your Work
In this step-by-step tutorial, Nick from Certlibrary explains how to improve your Power BI reports by editing a live connection to a semantic model without disrupting your existing data or report structure. This guide is ideal for users who want to integrate new data sources or make modifications without damaging the core model. Exploring the… Read More