What this book covers

Chapter 1, Getting Started with Importing Data, begins by getting the audience oriented with the Power BI Desktop. Next, they will learn how to connect to various common data sources in Power BI. Once a data source is chosen, the options within will be explored, including the choice between data import, direct query, and live connection.

Chapter 2, Data Transformation Strategies, explores the capabilities of the Power Query Editor inside the Power BI Desktop. Using this Power BI Query Editor, the reader will first learn how to do basic transformations, and they will quickly learn more advanced data-cleansing practices. By the end of this chapter, the audience will know how to combine queries, use parameters, and read ...

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