Windows PowerShell Cmdlets are small, specialized commands used in the Windows PowerShell scripting environment. They serve as the main function of PowerShell, providing a way to automate administrative tasks and manage system components.

In Power BI, PowerShell Cmdlets can be immensely beneficial for automating various tasks, such as data refreshes, dataset creation, report publishing, and managing data gateways. By leveraging PowerShell Cmdlets, Power BI users can streamline their workflows, increase efficiency, and perform complex operations with ease, ultimately enhancing their overall Power BI experience. In this tutorial, Greg will demonstrate how you can install and utilize PowerShell Cmdlets for Continue reading “How To Install And Use Windows PowerShell Cmdlets For Power BI” →

Detail maps are used to visualize data by showing the geographic distribution of a particular attribute. They highlight patterns, trends, and relationships between variables, making it easy to identify areas with high or low values, clusters, and outliers. They are commonly used in fields such as demographics, geology, meteorology, and ecology to display data. In this video, Gaelim is going to show how to create detail map layers with Python Folium.

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00:00 Introduction
01:15 Installing Folium
01:47 Loading in the libraries
02:10 Creating a basic map
04:04 Adding a tile layer and location
04:24 Multiple layer controls
06:19 Using plugins
07:36 Adding your own data

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It is essential to have a good understanding of variables and the data model. Variables allow you to store and manipulate data in Power BI, while the data model is the backbone of any Power BI report, representing the relationships between your data tables. This is crucial when it comes to analyzing seasonal trends in your budget information, as you will need to be able to filter and aggregate data by specific time periods. In this video, Sam showcases working with seasonal budget allocations in Power BI.

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00:00 Introduction
03:10 Budget allocation
04:43 Budget allocation with weightings
05:54 Total budget
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Percent profit margins can be used in an organization to measure the profitability of its products or services. It is calculated by dividing the profit by revenue and multiplying by 100. This metric can help data analysts identify which products or services are more profitable and which ones need improvement.

By tracking changes in profit margins over time, analysts can also monitor the effectiveness of cost-cutting measures or pricing strategies. In this video, Sam will show how you can calculate percent profit margins in Power BI using DAX.

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00:00 Introduction
00:40 Data model
01:56 Total sales
02:20 Total costs using iterating function
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