Visualizing data with Power BI
In the previous section, we explored data using Power BI. Our exploration ended with the discovery of insights. These insights are helpful for decision-making. Hence, it is always a good idea to structure your analysis and its results for later use. For instance, if you were looking for some specific insights, or if you found some interesting insights after ad hoc analysis of a hunch you were following, there’s a good chance that you would want this information to be updated with the latest data each month.
Creating Power BI reports
When we explored data in the previous section, we inadvertently used the Report view. This is the same canvas that we would use to turn the analysis that we have into a report. As we discussed in the previous section, it is a good idea to have reports independent of their models.
Creating a report against a published model can be done by using Power BI Desktop or directly from Power BI. However, the Desktop...