Power BI with Me Blog

  • The Performance Tuning Tools Edition

    By Audrey Gerred As data enthusiasts, we all know that performance matters. Whether you’re building a Power BI report or working with Analysis Services Tabular models, optimizing performance is crucial. In this post, we’ll explore three powerful tools that can supercharge your performance tuning efforts: Performance Analyzer, DAX Studio, and the Best Practice Analyzer in Read more

  • The Intro to Performance Tuning Edition

    By: Audrey Gerred Picture this: You’ve meticulously crafted a dazzling Power BI semantic model and reports, complete with automated refreshes, interactive visuals, slicers, and drill-through capabilities. You hit the publish button, and your masterpiece is now accessible to decision-makers across the organization. But wait! Why does it take ages to load? Why are slicers sluggish, Read more

  • The Filter Pane vs Slicer Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Today, let’s dive into one of the essential tools that make Power BI reporting a breeze: the filter pane. Now, I know what you might be thinking, “But what about slicers?” Trust me, I used to be on Team Slicer too, over the years, I have gravitated to the filter pane and Read more

  • The Microsoft Fabric Career Hub

    By Audrey Gerred Microsoft’s New Fabric Certification and the Fabric Career Hub are here to revolutionize the way you approach data analytics, especially as you gear up for the DP-600 exam. Let’s dive in and uncover the key elements that make this duo a powerhouse for career advancement. The Fabric Certification Unveiled What is it? Read more

  • The Personas Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Today, let’s dive into the dynamic world of personas – one of the important ingredients for turning Power BI into a personalized, efficient analytics wonderland. Introduction: Power BI, where Insights Meet Personalization Picture Power BI as a Swiss Army knife for your data needs – versatile, powerful, but sometimes, a bit overwhelming. Read more

  • The Principle of Least Privilege Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Happy New Year! In the spirit of resolutions, new beginnings, etc., lets dive into this concept that’s all about keeping our Power BI world safe and sound—the Principle of Least Privilege. Now, before your eyes glaze over thinking it’s some tech jargon or naptime, trust me, this principle is like the guardian Read more