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PowerBI DAX PowerQuery Optimization Updated

The document provides an overview of Power BI, focusing on its key components: Power Query for data preparation, DAX for calculations, and optimization techniques for performance enhancement. It details the features of Power Query, common DAX functions, and the importance of optimization for large datasets. Additionally, it outlines best practices for effective Power BI usage.

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PowerBI DAX PowerQuery Optimization Updated

The document provides an overview of Power BI, focusing on its key components: Power Query for data preparation, DAX for calculations, and optimization techniques for performance enhancement. It details the features of Power Query, common DAX functions, and the importance of optimization for large datasets. Additionally, it outlines best practices for effective Power BI usage.

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Power BI Essentials: DAX, Power

Query & Optimization


• Unlocking Powerful Insights through Data
• Presented by: Your Name
• Date: 30 June 2025
Introduction to Power BI

• Power BI is a data analytics tool developed by Microsoft.


• It enables interactive visualizations, data modeling, and report sharing.
• Key Components:
• • Power Query (for data preparation)
• • DAX (for calculations)
• • Optimization (for performance tuning)
Power Query Overview

• Power Query is the data transformation tool in Power BI.


• Used for:
• • Connecting to various data sources
• • Cleaning, shaping, and transforming data
• Operates before the data is loaded into the model.
Power Query Features

• Key Features:
• • Filter, sort, split, and transform columns
• • Merge and append queries
• • Create custom columns using M language
• • Remove nulls and duplicates
Introduction to DAX

• DAX stands for Data Analysis Expressions.


• Used to create:
• • Calculated Columns
• • Measures
• • Calculated Tables
• DAX works after the data is loaded into the data model.
Common DAX Functions

• Common Functions:
• • Aggregation: SUM, AVERAGE
• • Filtering: CALCULATE, FILTER
• • Time Intelligence: SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR, TOTALYTD
• • Logical: IF, SWITCH
Example DAX Formulas

• Examples:
• Total Sales = SUM(Sales[Amount])
• Sales LY = CALCULATE([Total Sales], SAMEPERIODLASTYEAR(Date[Date]))
Why Optimization Matters

• Optimization is essential for large datasets.


• Benefits:
• • Faster report loading and refresh
• • Improved user experience
• • Efficient data processing
Power BI Optimization Techniques

• Tips:
• • Remove unused columns and tables
• • Leverage Query Folding
• • Reduce column cardinality
• • Prefer Measures over Calculated Columns
• • Use Variables in DAX
Tools for Optimization

• Helpful Tools:
• • Performance Analyzer
• • DAX Studio
• • Power BI Profiler
• • Query Diagnostics
Best Practices

• Follow these best practices:


• • Use Star Schema modeling
• • Create a proper Date table
• • Avoid bi-directional relationships
• • Use descriptive measure names
Summary

• • Power Query helps transform and clean data


• • DAX allows powerful analytical computations
• • Optimization ensures your report performs well
Questions & Answers

• Thank you for your attention!


• Feel free to ask any questions.

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