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Published inFeb 2024
PublisherPackt
ISBN-139781805126409
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Gus Frazer
Gus Frazer
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Gus Frazer

Gus Frazer is a seasoned analytics consultant who focuses on business intelligence solutions. With over eight years of experience working for the two market-leading platforms, Power BI (Microsoft) and Tableau, he has amassed a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He also has experience in helping hundreds of customers to drive their digital and data transformations, scope data requirements, drive actionable insights, and most important of all, clean data ready for analysis.
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In this chapter, we delved into the intricate world of data modeling and managing relationships within Power BI. It provided a brief overview of and introduction to the pivotal role well-structured data modeling plays in ensuring clean and reliable data for informed decision-making.

We started by exploring/recapping the basics of dimension modeling in Power BI, bidirectional cross-filtering, understanding its power, identifying potential errors and bottlenecks, and adopting best practices to use it effectively. We also comprehensively covered the concept of cardinality with an emphasis on its impact on data cleanliness and performance.

Later, we learned how to make the right choices to create accurate and high-performing data models, with insights into challenges and best practices for optimizing performance and managing vast data. Lastly, we explored the complexities of avoiding circular references, gaining strategies and best practices to ensure data clarity.

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Published in: Feb 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781805126409

Author (1)

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Gus Frazer

Gus Frazer is a seasoned analytics consultant who focuses on business intelligence solutions. With over eight years of experience working for the two market-leading platforms, Power BI (Microsoft) and Tableau, he has amassed a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He also has experience in helping hundreds of customers to drive their digital and data transformations, scope data requirements, drive actionable insights, and most important of all, clean data ready for analysis.
Read more about Gus Frazer