Category: Power BI

Mock up new web apps and automations fast – here’s how to do it.

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In this video, I walk through how easy it is to create web apps using GitHub and AI tools, focusing on how these technologies have democratized app development, even for beginners like myself. I highlight how platforms like Replit and Streamlit, along with open-source projects, can supercharge the web app development process, making it faster and more accessible.

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Understanding Gateway Clusters in Microsoft Fabric

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Concerned about high availability of your On-Premises Data Gateway within Microsoft Fabric? Gateway clusters are a way of ensuring you can process data for sources going through a gateway.

What is an on-premises data gateway?
https://learn.microsoft.com/data-integration/gateway/service-gateway-onprem

On-premises data gateway architecture
https://learn.microsoft.com/data-integration/gateway/service-gateway-onprem-indepth

Manage on-premises data gateway high-availability clusters and load balancing
https://learn.microsoft.com/data-integration/gateway/service-gateway-high-availability-clusters

Plan, scale, and maintain a business-critical gateway solution
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/data-integration/gateway/plan-scale-maintain

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A look at the Microsoft Fabric Admin Portal

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New to Microsoft Fabric Administration? Here is a look at the Admin Portal and how you can manage Microsoft Fabric along with what roles you need to be in.

What is the admin portal?
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/admin-center

Understand Microsoft Fabric admin roles
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/roles

Microsoft Fabric documentation for admins
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/admin/

Microsoft Fabric security
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/security/

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Get started with the On-Premises Data Gateway in Microsoft Fabric

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Trying to leverage on-premises data? Can’t connect to a cloud source because of firewalls or private networks? Learn how you can use the On-Premises Data Gateway with Microsoft Fabric to get the data you need!

What is an on-premises data gateway?
https://learn.microsoft.com/data-integration/gateway/service-gateway-onprem

On-premises data gateway architecture
https://learn.microsoft.com/data-integration/gateway/service-gateway-onprem-indepth

Install an on-premises data gateway
https://learn.microsoft.com/data-integration/gateway/service-gateway-install

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Get a custom endpoint without creating an EventHub for EventStreams

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No need to create a custom event hub when leveraging eventstreams in Microsoft Fabric. Just create a custom endpoint instead! Patrick shows you how.

Add custom endpoint source to an eventstream
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/real-time-intelligence/event-streams/add-source-custom-app?pivots=enhanced-capabilities

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Update Data Sources within Deployment Pipelines

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Making use of a Deployment Pipeline within Microsoft Fabric? Not sure how to update data sources for your Power BI semantic model as you move through stages? Adam has you covered!

Get started with deployment pipelines
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/cicd/deployment-pipelines/get-started-with-deployment-pipelines?tabs=from-fabric

Create deployment rules
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/cicd/deployment-pipelines/create-rules

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Why I’m placing a lot more focus on learning Python….and how I’m doing it

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Python is becoming more important to learn than ever. Almost all the exciting automations and AI agents workflows being developed right now are being done with Python.

That’s why it’s crucial to spend more time learning it. I’m doing exactly this and this is how I’m targeting my learning.

I’ll be doing a lot more of this going forward due to the important of Python particularly in the field of AI.

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Exploring DAX Query View in Power BI

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Join me as I dive into the powerful features of the DAX query view in Power BI, showcasing how it revolutionizes data discovery and insights. Learn how to efficiently explore data sets and enhance your understanding using table functions.

Examples of tables functions you could use.

FILTER
TOPN
ADDCOLUMNS
CALCULATETABLE
VALUES
SUMMARIZE
and much more!

Augmenting Power BI development with Advanced Data Analysis

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In the video, I dive into the differences between ChatGPT and Advanced Data Analysis within ChatGPT, comparing them to Power BI. I highlight the potential benefits of using both tools despite challenges, showcasing how they can complement each other. I demonstrate creating a data set in ChatGPT, discuss the future of data analysis, and compare the analysis process in ChatGPT and Power BI.

00:00 Introduction
05:48 Data Exploration in ChatGPT
11:07 AI Tools Usage
14:22 Comparison Analysis in Power BI
18:11 Data Verification

Exploring Autogen – a new wave of automation possibilities!

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Autogen is a relatively new AI agent framework supported by Microsoft.

I’ve been diving deep into this lately and I show you some of my recent findings.

This is the future! I have no doubt about it.

It’s still early but I highlight the automation potential throughout the video.

I’m going to spend A LOT more time here in coming months. I think this is a massive new wave coming.

I highly recommend doing the same.

I’ll keep sharing what I’m learning

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Install Power BI Desktop the RIGHT WAY! (2024)

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Want to get started with Power BI but not sure how? Start by installing Power BI Desktop! Adam walks you through how to install it and some things to do immediately after!

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On-premises data with Data Factory in Microsoft Fabric

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Do you have on-premises data like a SQL Server? Want to leverage a pipeline within Data Factory in Microsoft Fabric? Patrick shows you have to get going and set that up!

How to access on-premises data sources in Data Factory for Microsoft Fabric
https://learn.microsoft.com/fabric/data-factory/how-to-access-on-premises-data

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