Power BI with Me

Power BI with Me Blog

  • 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

  • The Semantic Model Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Let’s talk about something that often gets overshadowed by the glitz and glamour of flashy dashboards and eye-catching charts—Semantic Modeling in Power BI. You see, Power BI isn’t just your run-of-the-mill visualization tool; it’s a power-house in the realm of data modeling, and Semantic Modeling is at the heart of its prowess.… Read more

  • The Ode to Import Mode Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Time to grab a seat and settle in… You know how we deep dive into Power BI and all its (many) wonders? Well, today, I want to talk about the champion of data loading modes – “Import Mode.” Yep, in most cases, it should be your mode of choice when you are… Read more

  • The Iterator Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Let’s talk about some DAX functions! More specifically, I want to unravel the difference between iterator DAX functions and their regular counterparts. Admittedly, this is something that I didn’t get the importance of right away. It’s a bit like comparing apples to oranges, but both are delicious in their own way. First… Read more

  • My ADHD Edition

    By Audrey Gerred I’ve been thinking about writing this blog for quite a while and going back and forth on whether I should take the plunge. Why? Because there’s a very personal aspect to it. I finally decided to just do it, I’m sharing my ‘dirty laundry’. Today, let’s dive into a conversation that’s close… Read more

  • The Explicit/Implicit Measure Edition

    By Audrey Gerred Have you ever delved into the world of Power BI and found yourself standing at the crossroads of a crucial decision: explicit measures vs. implicit measures? If you’re scratching your head thinking, “What’s the difference, and why does it even matter?” – well, you’re not alone. But today, I’m here to break… Read more