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Definitive Guide to DAX, The: Business intelligence for Microsoft Power BI, SQL Server Analysis Services, and Excel (Business Skills)

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Book Synopsis: Now expanded and updated with modern best practices, this is the most complete guide to Microsoft’s DAX language for business intelligence, data modeling, and analytics. Expert Microsoft BI consultants Marco Russo and Alberto Ferrari help you master everything from table functions through advanced code and model optimization. You’ll learn exactly what happens under the hood when you run a DAX expression, and use this knowledge to write fast, robust code. This edition focuses on examples you can build and run with the free Power BI Desktop, and helps you make the most of the powerful syntax of variables (VAR) in Power BI, Excel, or Analysis Services. Want to leverage all of DAX’s remarkable capabilities? This no-compromise “deep dive” is exactly what you need.

Perform powerful data analysis with DAX for Power BI, SQL Server, and Excel:

Master core DAX concepts, including calculated columns, measures, and calculation groups
Work efficiently with basic and advanced table functions
Understand evaluation contexts and the CALCULATE and CALCULATETABLE functions
Perform time-based calculations
Use calculation groups and calculation items
Use syntax of variables (VAR) to write more readable, maintainable code
Express diverse and unusual relationships with DAX, including many-to-many relationships and bidirectional filters
Master advanced optimization techniques, and improve performance in aggregations
Optimize data models to achieve better compression
Measure DAX query performance with DAX Studio and learn how to optimize your DAX

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Unlock the full potential of your data analysis with the Definitive Guide to DAX. This comprehensive resource, authored by top Microsoft BI consultants Marco Russo and Alberto Ferrari, delves deep into the intricacies of Microsoft's DAX language, providing you with the tools you need to elevate your business intelligence, data modeling, and analytics game. Stay ahead of the competition by mastering core DAX concepts, such as calculated columns, measures, and calculation groups, and unleash the power of DAX's remarkable capabilities across Power BI, SQL Server, and Excel.

With the expanded and updated edition now available, you can gain insights into modern best practices and learn advanced optimization techniques to enhance performance in aggregations. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the world of data analysis, this "deep dive" into DAX will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to build fast, robust code and maximize the potential of your data models. Don't settle for average results when you can elevate your data analysis game with the Definitive Guide to DAX.

Ready to take your data analysis to the next level? Don't miss out on the opportunity to leverage the powerful syntax of variables (VAR) in Power BI, Excel, or Analysis Services. This indispensable guide provides you with real-world examples and practical insights that you can immediately apply to your projects. Elevate your data analysis capabilities and stay at the forefront of the industry with the Definitive Guide to DAX.

Curious to explore the world of DAX and revolutionize your data analysis techniques? Dive into the Definitive Guide to DAX today and embark on a journey to mastering one of the most powerful tools in business intelligence. Accelerate your learning curve, optimize your data models, and unlock new possibilities with DAX. Embrace the future of data analysis and join the ranks of top professionals who have harnessed the true potential of Microsoft's DAX language.

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