There are many use cases to connect Power BI + Power Automate via the Power BI API. Refresh a solution on a different schedule than is available in the service (i.e. monthly on the 1st, not @ a specific time – triggered by the end of a variable ETL process, kicked off via PowerApps after … Read more
This blog will start off with a word (or a lot of words) of advice for job seekers looking for a new Power BI development position. Bring Power BI examples. DO NOT come empty-handed and explain that you cannot show your prior work because it was confidential data. There are plenty of free data sources … Read more
Whether you want to analyze an individual workspace or your full Power BI environment (all workspaces and solutions you are an admin of), you will find the Power BI Data Dictionary solution invaluable. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN ADMIN with this product – just an admin of the Premium workspaces you want to … Read more
I am a hustler. All (most) consultants are in one way or another. You have to be to find consistent work. But, my mind is always thinking of other ways to make money and provide something valuable to others. What can I do or make to make things easier for others. In my career, I … Read more
Whether you want to analyze your personal “My Workspace” environment, your gateways, or all workspaces and solutions you are an admin of, you will find the Power BI Workspace Metrics solution invaluable. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN ADMIN with this product – just an admin of the workspaces you want to analyze! Until … Read more
Whether you want to analyze an individual solution or your full Power BI environment (all workspaces and solutions you are an admin of), you will find the Power BI Model Analyzer solution invaluable. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AN ADMIN with this product – just an admin of the Premium workspaces you want to … Read more
I am not sure how I missed the ability to copy Power Queries and/or Folders between PBIX files in Power BI. Most users are aware of the template capabilities of Power BI – you can create a Power BI model, export the model as a template, and use the template for new solutions. In some … Read more
Power BI bookmarks add so much valuable functionality to the application. They allow so many capabilities that were missing prior. Some are true workarounds but some are on par with other BI tools. Take MicroStrategy and their use of panes – historically difficult to work with – with Bookmarks and the Selection Pane, it is … Read more
Where do people find the time to blog? I am envious and appreciative at the same time. Blogging takes time, initiative, dedication, and a desire to share. Starting a website for your consulting practice is fairly standard. Blogging allows you to show your knowledge about the topic but also to bring potential clients to your … Read more
Using a card as a slicer in Power BI is a common question I receive. The quick answer is it is not possible – I hear this much too often from others. However, that is a very rare statement I would make about Power BI. It is a rare statement that I use with anything … Read more
