sharing my experiences with the Microsoft data platform, Fabric, enterprise Power BI, SQL Server BI, Data Modeling, SSAS Design, SSRS, Dashboards & Visualization since 2009
I just finished posting a 4-part series demonstrating how to use Power BI with on-premises data. The running time for…
A new ground-breaking feature in SQL Server 2016 allows report user context to be passed through shared data sources, enabling…
So, you just installed SQL Server 2016 and you’re pretty sure you chose the options to install the client tools…
Attending the PASS Business Analytics Conference last week reminded me once again that the most-used data analysis tool in the…
I’m jumping on a plane bound for San Jose, California today headed to the PASS Business Analytics Conference (BAC). If…
A few weeks ago, the Power BI team gave us the ability to freely embed Power BI reports, dashboards and…
Color coordination is important in report and dashboard design. We’ve seen theming and color pallet options in the prior iteration…
This is a reminder to compete the annual Business Intelligence product survey conducted by BARC Research. I’ve been participating in…
The Hands-On Power BI Workshop has been a great success and and a good opportunity to learn this technology first-hand. …
SQL Server 2016 RC0 hit the streets today and I just barely got it installed in my test sandbox. I’ve…
Every month I judge entries in the TechNet Wiki Guru competition SQL Server Business Intelligence category. Over the years, we…
I’m working on a series of articles about creating enterprise solutions with Power BI and the first article was published…
The voting must be in by February 14. My entry is currently in third place with six behind it. There…
History clearly confirms that good things come in threes. As far as I know this is the first time that…
This month’s SQL Server Pro Magazine article: In SQL Server 2016, my favorite report tools get some love with a…