Data modelling and DAX
Background I recently shared on Twitter a 7-module learning path on MS Learn that teaches all you need to know about calculation groups in Power BI. This learning path is an excellent course, and I highly recommend it. However, as part of this exchange, I received a reply from someone lamenting that calculation groups are … Continue reading Using PowerShell to create Calculation Groups in Power BI Desktop
Introduction How to choose the correct storage mode for Power BI Tables. This article aims to help explain the different storage modes available when designing an aggregation strategy for a Power BI Report. What each storage mode is and when you would use it. Picking the correct storage mode for each table in your model … Continue reading Power BI Storage Modes for Aggregations
Part two in this series on Power BI Aggregation tables focuses on Power BI data models with more than one aggregation table. The first article introduced Power BI Aggregations and included a walk through configuring a Power BI model with a single aggregation table. Intro to Power BI Aggregations Multiple aggregations tables DUAL storage mode … Continue reading Power BI Multiple Aggregations tables
This article introduces the Power BI User-defined Aggregations feature. It includes a walkthrough example (with video) showing how to configure and test a simple model to use this feature. If you have not used Power BI User-defined Aggregations before, need a refresher or reminder, or are just keen to understand how to configure, this article … Continue reading Intro to Power BI Aggregations
