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Microsoft® Office XP Plain & Simple
by Resources Online Carol BrownGet the fast facts that make learning Office XP plain and simple!Here's WHAT you'll learn: Find the simplest ways to get stuff done in Microsoft® Office Create professional-quality documents and publications * Manage your e-mail, address book, and calendar Build spreadsheets and databases that do the math! Produce and deliver great presentations Build a Web site--for you, your company, your teamHere's HOW you'll learn it: NUMBERED STEPS show exactly what to do Color SCREEN SHOTS keep you on track Handy TIPS teach easy techniques and shortcuts* Quick TRY THIS! exercises put your learning to work * CAUTION notes help keep you out of trouble
Microsoft® Office XP Step by Step
by Curtis Frye Online Training Solutions Kristen CrupiExperience learning made easy--and quickly teach yourself how to use the complete suite of Microsoft® Office XP applications. With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you need or work from cover to cover. Either way, you drive the instruction--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! WORD: Create and publish great-looking documents quickly and easily EXCEL: Develop easy-to-use spreadsheets and perform calculations ACCESS: Build your own databases for better decision making POWERPOINT®: Produce and deliver compelling presentations FRONTPAGE®: Get yourself--or your company--on the Web fast by constructing your own site PUBLISHER: Create professional-quality marketing materials--without being a designer OUTLOOK®: Manage your e-mail communications and calendar
Microsoft Official Academic Course: MICROSOFT WORD 2013
by Microsoft Official Academic CourseThis Word 2013 text is mapped to the Word 2013 certification exam objectives and is designed to re-enforce workforce skills.
Microsoft Official Academic Course: Microsoft Excel 2013
by WileyThis Excel 2013 text is mapped to the Excel 2013 certification exam objectives and is designed to re-enforce workforce skills. With this book students learn to create and edit professional-looking spreadsheets for a variety of purposes and situations.
Microsoft Official Academic Course: Microsoft PowerPoint 2013
by John Wiley Sons Inc.The PowerPoint 2013 text is mapped to the PowerPoint 2013 certification exam objectives and is designed to re-enforce workforce skills. With this book students learn to create complex slide shows such as product plans, reports, and marketing materials.
Microsoft® OneNote® 2010 Plain & Simple
by Peter WeverkaGet the guide that makes learning Microsoft® OneNote® 2010 plain and simple! This full-color, no-nonsense book shows you the quickest ways to take, organize, and share great notes--with easy-to-follow steps, screenshots, and concise, straightforward language. Here's WHAT you'll learn: Take notes and organize them with ease Arrange notes in pages, sections, and notebooks Add pictures, drawings, and audio and video clips Apply readymade and custom tags to your notes Link notes to web pages and Microsoft Office files Share your notes and collaborate with others Here's HOW you'll learn it: Jump in wherever you need answers Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help apply what you learn right away
Microsoft OneNote 2013 Plain & Simple
by Peter WeverkaGet the full-color, visual guide that makes learning Microsoft OneNote 2013 plain and simple! Follow the book's easy steps and screenshots and clear, concise language to learn the simplest ways to organize information and manage your work and personal lives. Here's WHAT you'll learn: Take notes, organize, and share them Bookmark and tag notes for easier searching Add pictures, drawings, and spreadsheets Handwrite notes and convert them to text Record audio and video notes Access notes from the web or mobile device Here's HOW you'll learn it: Jump in wherever you need answers Follow easy STEPS and SCREENSHOTS to see exactly what to do Get handy TIPS for new techniques and shortcuts Use TRY THIS! exercises to apply what you learn right away
Microsoft Operations Management Suite Cookbook: Enhance your management experience and capabilities across your cloud and on-premises environments with Microsoft OMS
by Chiyo OdikaManage on-premises and cloud IT assets from one consoleKey FeaturesEmpower yourself with practical recipes to collect and analyze operational insights on Windows and Linux servers in your on premises datacenters and in any public cloud environments such as Azure and AWS.Build capabilities through practical tasks and techniques to collect and analyze machine dataAddress business challenges and discover means to accommodate workloads and instances in a low cost mannerBook DescriptionMicrosoft Operations Management Suite Cookbook begins with an overview of how to hit the ground running with OMS insights and analytics. Next, you will learn to search and analyze data to retrieve actionable insights, review alert generation from the analyzed data, and use basic and advanced Log search queries in Azure Log Analytics. Following this, you will explore some other management solutions that provide functionality related to workload assessment, application dependency mapping, automation and configuration management, and security and compliance. You will also become well versed with the data protection and recovery functionalities of OMS Protection and Recovery, and learn how to use Azure Automation components and features in OMS. Finally you will learn how to evaluate key considerations for using the Security and Audit solution, and working with Security and Compliance in OMS.By the end of the book, you will be able to configure and utilize solution offerings in OMS, understand OMS workflows, how to unlock insights, integrate capabilities into new or existing workflows, manage configurations, and automate tasks and processes.What you will learnUnderstand the important architectural considerations and strategies for OMSUse advanced search query commands and strategies to derive insights from indexed dataMake use of alerting in OMS such as alert actions, and available options for the entire lifecycle of the alertDiscover some practical tips for monitoring Azure container service containers and clusters using OMSReview and use the backup options available through the Azure backup service, as well as data recovery options available through Azure Site Recovery (ASR)Understand how to advance important DevOps concepts within your IT organizationLearn how to manage configurations and automate processWho this book is forThis book is written for the IT professional and general reader who is interested in technology themes such as DevOps, Big Data Analytics, and digital transformation concepts. Azure and other cloud platform administrators, cloud professionals, and technology analysts who would like to solve everyday problems quickly and efficiently with hybrid management tools available in the Microsoft product ecosystem will derive much value from this book. Prior experience with OMS 2012 would be helpful.
Microsoft Orleans for Developers: Build Cloud-Native, High-Scale, Distributed Systems in .NET Using Orleans
by Richard AstburyUse a simple programming model and the .NET language of your choice to build large distributed systems. This book teaches you the Microsoft Orleans framework.Even well-versed professional software developers with expertise in C# (or another language) find themselves unequipped to meet the challenges of distributed systems as infrastructure moves to multi-core; multiple computers are being used for scale, redundancy, and cloud computing; and multi-region deployment is taking place.Orleans handles many of the concerns of distributed computing and cloud infrastructure, allowing you to concentrate on writing application logic. What You Will Learn Know the key concepts for building distributed systemsGain a background in the origin and evolution of Orleans, and why it is important for your projectsDive into each of the features available in Orleans by building an example applicationDevelop troubleshooting skills for fixing bugs and running diagnosticsAchieve performance optimization and advanced configurationUse the Orleans Dashboard to discern valuable insight in system performance Who This Book Is ForExperienced C# developers who want to build a new high-scale application (perhaps for an IoT requirement) and are interested in learning the concepts and features available in Orleans
Microsoft® Outlook® 2010 Inside Out
by Jim BoyceYou're beyond the basics, so dive right in and really take control of your communications and workday! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts manage Outlook 2010 -- and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Customize and configure Outlook 2010 with advanced setup options Organize and share your calendar, tasks, and notes to optimize efficiency Learn expert ways to manage your contacts and other critical data Extend the power of Outlook by using it with Microsoft Word, Access®, and Excel® Collaborate through Microsoft SharePoint® 2010 libraries and files Implement virus protection, encryption, spam filters, and other security features Perform Outlook tasks through a Web browser or with a mobile device Configure Outlook as a Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 client The book website includes a fully searchable online edition of this book, with unlimited access on the Web.
Microsoft® Outlook® 2010 Plain & Simple
by Jim BoyceGet the guide that makes learning Microsoft Outlook 2010 plain and simple! This full color, no-nonsense book shows you the quickest ways to manage your email and schedule appointments, using easy-to-follow steps and concise, straightforward language. You'll learn how to stay productive and in touch with all of your personal and business networks. Here's WHAT you'll learn: Send and receive messages, files, and photos Set up e-mail filters to weed out the junk Manage your contacts and stay in touch Keep track of your calendar and manage your tasks Read RSS feeds right from your inbox Jot down e-notes and keep a journal Here's HOW you'll learn it: Jump in whenever you need answers Easy-to-follow STEPS and SCREENSHOTS show exactly what to do Handy TIPS teach new techniques and shortcuts Quick TRY THIS! exercises help apply what you learn right away
Microsoft® Outlook® 2010 Step by Step
by Joan Lambert Joyce CoxExperience learning made easy-and quickly teach yourself how to manage your communications with Outlook 2010. With STEP BY STEP, you set the pace-building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Topics include managing e-mail messages; organizing your inbox, contacts, and task lists; managing and sharing your calendar; scheduling meetings and using collaboration features; working away from the office; customizing Outlook; and more.
Microsoft Outlook 2013 Inside Out
by Jim BoyceConquer Microsoft Outlook--from the inside out! Dive into Outlook 2013--and really take control of your communications and workday! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Outlook--and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Connect to Microsoft SharePoint and social networks with Outlook Customize and configure Outlook with advanced setup options Expertly manage your contacts and other critical data Optimize team efficiency by sharing your calendar and tasks Collaborate through SharePoint libraries and files Encrypt your data, protect against viruses, and filter spam Use Outlook 2013 as a Microsoft Exchange Server client Communicate and collaborate using Microsoft Lync and Skype Work with Outlook using a web browser or mobile device For Intermediate and Advanced Users
Microsoft Outlook 2013 Plain & Simple
by Jim Boyce<p>Get the full-color, visual guide that makes learning Microsoft Outlook 2013 plain and simple! Follow the book’s easy steps and screenshots and clear, concise language to learn how to stay productive and keep in touch with all of your personal, business, and social media networks.</p>
Microsoft Outlook 2013 Step by Step
by Joyce Cox Joan LambertExperience learning made easy--and quickly teach yourself how to stay organized and stay connected using Outlook 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and a companion eBook. Set up your email and social media accounts Send, search, filter, and organize messages Manage one or more calendars, and share your schedule Help protect your inbox and outbox Create and track tasks, to-do lists, and appointments
Microsoft® Outlook® for Mac 2011 Step by Step
by Maria LangerThe smart way to learn Microsoft® Outlook® 2011 for Mac--one step at a time! Experience learning made easy--and quickly teach yourself how to organize your email, arrange your calendar, and manage tasks using Outlook on your Mac. With Step by Step, you set the pace--building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Switch from Microsoft Entourage with minimal disruption Manage all your e-mail accounts in one place with Outlook Use the Calendar to schedule meetings and appointments Set custom rules to sort your email automatically Prioritize and track every task--business and personal Customize Outlook to accommodate the way you work Your Step by Step digital content includes: All the book's practice files--ready to download and put to work. Fully searchable online edition of this book--with unlimited access on the Web. Free online account required. Video tutorials illustrating important procedures and concepts.
The Microsoft Outlook Ideas Book
by Barbara MarchThis book takes a practical, hands-on approach to working with Microsoft Outlook. Carefully structured to lead you through all the steps of each examples, this book will help you to use Outlook in ways you never imagined possible. This book is for users who are comfortable with the basic functions of Outlook, but who want inspiration and direction on manipulating its features to produce powerful methods of viewing, presenting and reporting the wealth of information that it can hold. Users of Microsoft Access and Excel will recognize the functions and constructs used in some of the examples. The techniques in this book are applicable to all versions of Outlook from 2000 upwards. Where there are functional differences between the versions, these have been noted. You need to be running Outlook with MS Exchange Server to use this book
Microsoft PerformancePoint 2007 For Dummies
by Rachel Blum Mark ChenMicrosoft PerformancePoint provides you with an integrated performance management application that enables you to better plan, analyze and monitor how your business is doing. It gives decision-makers in your company more control. Microsoft PerformancePoint 2007 For Dummies® shows you how to utilize this powerful tool so you can gain insights, monitor results, and resolve business problems.Even if it's your first look at a business performance management system, you'll find this handy guide makes you look like a pro! You'll find out how to set goals, create plans to get you there, and produce reports to track your progress. You'll also discover how to:Develop a plan and set goals to drive performance and accelerate business decision-makingConfigure security features to protect your informationNavigate the reporting interface to quickly find the data that will help you make the right decisionsUse different data source typesCreate key performance indicators to find out how your business is really doingWork with dashboards and scorecards to quickly view business-critical informationGet the most out of Microsoft Office PerformancePoint so you can dramatically enhance your performance management. With Microsoft PerformancePoint 2007 For Dummies, you'll find out how as you keep your business activities in line with corporate strategies.
Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook: Apply low-code recipes to solve everyday business challenges and become a Power Apps pro, 2nd Edition
by Eickhel MendozaPractical recipes and real-world examples to help you create custom solutions and automate processes. Use Power Apps combined with Power Automate, Dataverse, the Component Framework, and Power Pages to implement RPA technologies and more.Key FeaturesEnhanced with added content on Power Pages, robotic process automation, map capabilities for canvas apps, solutions using mixed reality, and much moreExplore a variety of built-in templates to create custom apps for specific business scenariosStrengthen your enterprise applications with advanced techniques and proven tips using a low-code approachBook DescriptionPower Apps is a low-code platform owned by Microsoft. With this platform, you can create solutions to solve your business needs while integrating with other components of the Power Platform, such as Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power BI, and others. This book is a handy solution guide to meet many organizational requirements. Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook, Second Edition, takes a pragmatic approach where every business scenario is presented in a quick, practical, and action-oriented recipe. You will be able to use these instant solutions in your development environment and customize your business apps to meet challenging business needs. This will help you handle real-world scenarios and experiences to give you a head start in your Power Apps projects. You will discover various aspects of Power Apps, from building canvas apps, designing model-driven solutions, extending apps with custom connectors, and integrating apps with other platforms, to the pro-developer side including Power Apps Component Framework and creating website experiences for external users with Power Pages. By the end of this Microsoft Power Apps book, you will have gained experience in developing applications using the Power Apps platform and all its features.What you will learnLearn to integrate and test canvas appsDesign model-driven solutions using various features of Microsoft DataverseAutomate business processes such as triggered events, status change notifications, and approval systems with Power AutomateImplement RPA technologies with Power AutomateExtend your platform using maps and mixed realityImplement AI Builder's intelligent capabilities in your solutionsExtend your business applications' capabilities using Power Apps Component FrameworkCreate website experiences for users beyond the organization with Microsoft Power PagesWho this book is forThis book is targeted at information workers and citizen developers wanting to develop custom applications for their organizations or the projects they are undertaking. Traditional app developers will also find this book useful by discovering how to use a rapid application development environment with increased productivity and speed. Readers are expected to have prior exposure to the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.
Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook: Build user-friendly apps, troubleshoot challenges, and navigate the evolving Power Apps landscape
by null Eickhel MendozaLearn the art of Power Apps with hands-on recipes for development, automation, and AI-powered solutions, combining Power Apps with components of the Power Platform such as Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, and Power Pages. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook.Key FeaturesExplore how to build apps without custom IT developmentAccelerate development with the AI-powered Microsoft Copilot as your virtual app making partnerCreate intuitive and responsive interfaces with canvas app UI elementsBook DescriptionIn the rapidly evolving world of low-code development, Microsoft Power Apps stands out as a powerful platform for building custom business solutions. Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook, 3rd Edition, is your hands-on guide to mastering this platform. Through a collection of step-by-step recipes, this updated edition helps you navigate the latest features, such as AI-powered Microsoft Copilot and custom UI elements while empowering you to build efficient and scalable apps. This book emphasizes practical solutions, guiding app makers through building everything from canvas apps to complex data integrations. You will learn how to streamline repetitive tasks using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and explore how to create external-facing websites using Microsoft Power Pages while handling data management with Dataverse and extending app functionality with the Power Apps Component Framework. Whether you're extending your app's capabilities with custom components or integrating advanced AI features, Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook equips you with the knowledge and skills to take your app development to the next level.What you will learnDevelop responsive apps with Canvas and Model-Driven frameworksLeverage AI-powered Copilot to accelerate your app developmentAutomate business processes with Power Automate cloud flowsBuild custom UI components with the Power Apps Component FrameworkImplement data integration strategies using DataverseOptimize your app for performance and smooth user experiencesIntegrate Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Desktop flowsBuild secure, scalable, external-facing websites using Microsoft Power PagesWho this book is forThis book is targeted at information workers and app makers wanting to develop custom applications for their organizations or the projects they are undertaking. Traditional app developers will also find this book useful by discovering how to use a rapid application development environment with increased productivity and speed. Readers are expected to have prior exposure to the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem.
Microsoft Power Apps Cookbook: Become a pro Power Apps maker by applying practical use cases to solve ever-evolving business challenges
by null Eickhel MendozaFind our new updated edition to get the latest industry knowledge at your disposalBook DescriptionMicrosoft Power Apps Cookbook is a complete resource filled with meticulously crafted recipes to help you build customized business apps that meet ever-changing enterprise demands. You will learn how to design modern apps with the low-code approach in a rapid application development environment by achieving enterprise-wide business agility.Who this book is forThis book is for citizen developers and business users looking to build custom applications as per their organizational needs without depending on professional developers. Traditional app developers will also find this book useful by discovering how to build applications in a rapid application development environment with increased productivity and speed. The book is recommended for Power Apps beginners who have taken a couple of online tutorials but are struggling to implement or create real-world solutions. Basic knowledge of Power Apps is necessary to get the best out of this cookbook.
Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Gain expertise in Power BI with over 90 hands-on recipes, tips, and use cases, 2nd Edition
by Greg Deckler Brett PowellBuild effective analytical data models, reports, and dashboards using the advanced features of Power BI.Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesUpdate your knowledge with new recipes for query optimization, aggregation tables, Power BI API, and paginated reportsWork with recipes across diverse Power BI platforms including the Power BI Service and Mobile ApplicationsImplement custom solutions with M and DAX languages through actionable guidance and proven development techniquesBook DescriptionThe complete everyday reference guide to Power BI, written by an internationally recognized Power BI expert duo, is back with a new and updated edition. Packed with revised practical recipes, Microsoft Power BI Cookbook, Second Edition, helps you navigate Power BI tools and advanced features. It also demonstrates the use of end-to-end solutions that integrate those features to get the most out of Power BI. With the help of the recipes in this book, you'll gain advanced design and development insight, practical tips, and guidance on enhancing existing Power BI projects. The updated recipes will equip you with everything you need to know to implement evergreen frameworks that will stay relevant as Power BI updates. You'll familiarize yourself with Power BI development tools and services by going deep into the data connectivity, transformation, modeling, visualization, and analytical capabilities of Power BI. By the end of this book, you'll make the most of Power BI's functional programming languages of DAX and M and deliver powerful solutions to common business intelligence challenges.What you will learnCleanse, stage, and integrate your data sources with Power Query (M)Remove data complexities and provide users with intuitive, self-service BI capabilitiesBuild business logic and analysis into your solutions via the DAX programming language and dashboard-ready calculationsImplement aggregation tables to accelerate query performance over large data sourcesCreate and integrate paginated reportsUnderstand the differences and implications of DirectQuery, live connections, Import, and Composite model datasetsIntegrate other Microsoft data tools into your Power BI solutionWho this book is forIf you're a BI professional who wants to up their knowledge of Power BI and offer more value to their organization, then this book is for you. Those looking for quick solutions to common Power BI problems will also find this book an extremely useful resource. Please be aware that this is not a beginner's guide; you'll need a solid understanding of Power BI and experience working with datasets before you dive in.
Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Convert raw data into business insights with updated techniques, use cases, and best practices
by null Greg Deckler null Brett PowellNow in color, this edition helps you unlock the full potential of Power BI with new recipes and comprehensive techniques on advanced data tools and AIKey FeaturesDive into Microsoft Data Fabric for deeper insights and robust data strategiesImplement Hybrid tables, create comprehensive scorecards, and establish shared cloud connections effortlesslyUncover new and updated data visualization tools that turn complex data into clear, actionable charts and reportsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF formatBook DescriptionSince its first edition the Power BI Cookbook has been a best-selling resource for BI developers and data analysts to produce impactful, quality BI solutions. This new and updated edition retains the rigorous details and concepts readers of prior editions have enjoyed while also demonstrating powerful new capabilities and updated guidance aligned to the current state of the platform. In this book, with step-by-step instructions, you will learn to navigate the complexities of data integration and visualization in Power BI. From creating robust data models to implementing sophisticated reporting techniques, this Power BI book empowers you to make informed decisions based on actionable insights. It also introduces you to new capabilities such as Hybrid tables and scorecards, enhancing your ability to communicate and analyze business performance. It also expands and improvises on the core of the previous edition like parameterizing Power BI solutions, authoring reports, data intelligence, and integrating advanced analytics. This edition not only updates you on the latest features but also prepares you for future innovations with a preview of upcoming AI enhancements in Power BI. Whether you're refining your skills or aspiring to become an expert, this book is an invaluable resource for leveraging Power BI to its fullest potentialWhat you will learnAnalyze and integrate business data using Microsoft Data FabricCreate impactful visualizations and manage Hybrid tablesDevelop shared cloud connections and advanced scorecardsEnhance report accuracy and dynamics using real-time data processingImplement efficient data governance and security measures within Power BIWho this book is forThis book is designed for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone involved in data processing or analytics who seeks to enhance their skills with Power BI’s latest features and prepare for future advancements in the field
Microsoft Power BI Cookbook
by Brett Powell<P><P>Key Features <P><P>From connecting to your data sources to developing and deploying immersive, mobile-ready dashboards and visualizations, this book covers it all <P><P>Over 90 hands-on, technical recipes, tips, and use cases from across the Power BI platform including the Power BI Service and Mobile Applications <P><P>Proven development techniques and guidance for implementing custom solutions with DAX and M languages <P><P>Book Description <P><P>Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence and analytics platform consisting of applications and services designed to provide coherent, visual and interactive insights of data. <P><P>This book will provide thorough, technical examples of using all primary Power BI tools and features as well as demonstrate high impact end-to-end solutions that leverage and integrate these technologies and services. Get familiar with Power BI development tools and services, go deep into the data connectivity and transformation, modeling, visualization and analytical capabilities of Power BI, and see Power BI’s functional programming languages of DAX and M come alive to deliver powerful solutions to address common, challenging scenarios in business intelligence. <P><P>This book will excite and empower you to get more out of Power BI via detailed recipes, advanced design and development tips, and guidance on enhancing existing Power BI projects. <P><P>What you will learn <P><P>Cleanse, stage, and integrate your data sources with Power BI <P><P>Abstract data complexities and provide users with intuitive, self-service BI capabilities <P><P>Build business logic and analysis into your solutions via the DAX programming language and dynamic, dashboard-ready calculations <P><P>Take advantage of the analytics and predictive capabilities of Power BI <P><P>Make your solutions more dynamic and user specific and/or defined including use cases of parameters, functions, and row level security <P><P>Understand the differences and implications of DirectQuery, Live Connections, and Import-Mode Power BI datasets and how to deploy content to the Power BI Service and schedule refreshes <P><P>Integrate other Microsoft data tools such as Excel and SQL Server <P><P>Reporting Services into your Power BI solution
Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Creating Business Intelligence Solutions Of Analytical Data Models, Reports, And Dashboards
by Brett PowellGet more out of Microsoft Power BI turning your data into actionable insights About This Book • From connecting to your data sources to developing and deploying immersive, mobile-ready dashboards and visualizations, this book covers it all • Over 90 hands-on, technical recipes, tips, and use cases from across the Power BI platform including the Power BI Service and Mobile Applications • Proven development techniques and guidance for implementing custom solutions with DAX and M languages Who This Book Is For This book is for BI professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge of Power BI beyond and to enhance the value of the Power BI solutions they deliver to business users. Those who are looking at quick solutions to common problems while using Power BI will also find this book to be a very useful resource .Some experience with Power BI will be useful. What You Will Learn • Cleanse, stage, and integrate your data sources with Power BI • Abstract data complexities and provide users with intuitive, self-service BI capabilities • Build business logic and analysis into your solutions via the DAX programming language and dynamic, dashboard-ready calculations • Take advantage of the analytics and predictive capabilities of Power BI • Make your solutions more dynamic and user specific and/or defined including use cases of parameters, functions, and row level security • Understand the differences and implications of DirectQuery, Live Connections, and Import-Mode Power BI datasets and how to deploy content to the Power BI Service and schedule refreshes • Integrate other Microsoft data tools such as Excel and SQL Server Reporting Services into your Power BI solution In Detail Microsoft Power BI is a business intelligence and analytics platform consisting of applications and services designed to provide coherent, visual and interactive insights of data. This book will provide thorough, technical examples of using all primary Power BI tools and features as well as demonstrate high impact end-to-end solutions that leverage and integrate these technologies and services. Get familiar with Power BI development tools and services, go deep into the data connectivity and transformation, modeling, visualization and analytical capabilities of Power BI, and see Power BI's functional programming languages of DAX and M come alive to deliver powerful solutions to address common, challenging scenarios in business intelligence. This book will excite and empower you to get more out of Power BI via detailed recipes, advanced design and development tips, and guidance on enhancing existing Power BI projects. Style and approach This book consists of practical recipes on Power BI that target novices as well as intermediate Power BI users. It goes deep into the technical issues, covers additional protocols, and many more real-live examples.