Microsoft Power Bi for Data Analytics: A Practical Guide to Power Query, Data Modeling, DAX, Interactive Dashboards, Business Intelligence, and Microsoft Fabric. (en Inglés)
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Microsoft Power BI for Data AnalyticsData is one of the most valuable resources in modern organizations, but raw information alone does not create better decisions. Businesses need professionals who can collect, prepare, analyze, and communicate data effectively. Microsoft Power BI has become one of the leading platforms for transforming complex data into interactive reports, dashboards, and business intelligence solutions.Microsoft Power BI for Data Analytics provides a complete, practical learning journey for beginners, aspiring data analysts, business professionals, and anyone who wants to understand how modern analytics solutions are created.This book begins with the fundamentals of Power BI and gradually progresses into advanced analytical concepts. Readers will learn how to connect Power BI to different data sources, clean and transform information using Power Query, design reliable data models, create powerful calculations with DAX, and develop interactive dashboards that support real-world decision-making.Rather than focusing only on software features, this guide explains the reasoning behind professional analytics workflows. You will learn how analysts approach business problems, organize information, select meaningful metrics, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.Inside this book, you will learn how to: Understand the foundations of business intelligence and modern data analyticsNavigate Power BI Desktop and understand the Power BI ecosystemConnect to Excel files, databases, cloud sources, and other data platformsClean, transform, and prepare data using Power QueryDesign professional star-schema data models and semantic modelsCreate analytical calculations using DAX measures and functionsUnderstand row context, filter context, and advanced calculation logicBuild interactive reports using charts, tables, KPIs, filters, drill-through, and tooltipsDesign executive dashboards for sales, finance, marketing, and operational analysisPublish Power BI solutions through the Power BI ServiceManage workspaces, refresh schedules, permissions, and securityApply row-level security and responsible data governance practicesUse Power BI within the Microsoft Fabric analytics ecosystemUnderstand OneLake, lakehouses, warehouses, Dataflows Gen2, and Direct Lake conceptsDevelop complete end-to-end analytics solutions from data source to business insightThroughout the book, practical projects help reinforce learning through realistic business scenarios, including: Retail sales and profitability analysisFinancial performance dashboardsCustomer and marketing analyticsMicrosoft Fabric end-to-end analytics pipelinesEach project is designed to demonstrate how Power BI skills are applied in professional environments, combining data preparation, modeling, visualization, analysis, and business recommendations.Whether you are beginning your journey into data analytics, expanding your business intelligence skills, preparing for professional projects, or building a portfolio of Power BI solutions, this book provides a structured pathway from foundational concepts to advanced applications.By the end of this guide, you will understand not only how to create Power BI reports and dashboards, but also how to use data to answer business questions, discover valuable insights, and support better decisions.Start building the practical Power BI skills needed for today's data-driven world.
