--- product_id: 641086735 title: "Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Convert raw data into business insights with updated techniques, use cases, and best practices" price: "€ 117.29" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/641086735-microsoft-power-bi-cookbook-convert-raw-data-into-business-insights store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Convert raw data into business insights with updated techniques, use cases, and best practices **Price:** € 117.29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Convert raw data into business insights with updated techniques, use cases, and best practices - **How much does it cost?** € 117.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/641086735-microsoft-power-bi-cookbook-convert-raw-data-into-business-insights) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Convert raw data into business insights with updated techniques, use cases, and best practices 3 by Greg Deckler, Brett Powell (ISBN: 9781835464274) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Highly recommended - Very excellent study material for anyone interested in data analysis especially on the use of Power Business Intelliegence for data analysis and visualization. I strongly recommend this book. Review: Great - This book is not just about creating reports—it challenges Power BI professionals to refine their development approaches. The There’s More… section is particularly insightful, covering sorting attributes in visuals, optimizing relational fact tables, diagnosing queries, extending the M library, and enhancing reports with DAX and hierarchies. The discussion on hybrid tables is another highlight, demonstrating how Power BI efficiently manages real-time and historical data. Some key takeaways: ✅ Optimizing Data Models – Covers best practices like star schemas and DirectQuery for improved performance. ✅ Dynamic User-Based Visibility – A must-read for those working with Row-Level Security (RLS). ✅ Advanced Analytics & Custom Visuals – Includes AI-driven insights, storytelling, and statistical analyses. ✅ Power BI + Microsoft Fabric – Explores Fabric’s data engineering capabilities and SQL endpoints. ✅ Deploying & Distributing Power BI Content – Covers Teams integration, governance, and content distribution. The book also introduces DENEB (which is gaining traction in the Power BI community) and explores integrations with Excel, PowerPoint, Dataverse, Dynamics 365, PowerApps, and Power Automate. While it doesn’t cover some Preview features like TMDL format and PBIP project files, the depth of content makes it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced Power BI professionals. If you’re looking to master Power BI beyond dashboards and reporting, this book is a great investment! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 132,766 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 85 in Microsoft Windows Applications 753 in Computing & Internet Programming | | Customer reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (31) | | Dimensions | 19.05 x 3.43 x 23.5 cm | | Edition | 3rd | | ISBN-10 | 1835464270 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1835464274 | | Item weight | 1.02 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 598 pages | | Publication date | 31 July 2024 | | Publisher | Packt Publishing | ## Images ![Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Convert raw data into business insights with updated techniques, use cases, and best practices - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ASi+QrNZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended *by K***M on 29 August 2025* Very excellent study material for anyone interested in data analysis especially on the use of Power Business Intelliegence for data analysis and visualization. I strongly recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great *by A***A on 20 March 2025* This book is not just about creating reports—it challenges Power BI professionals to refine their development approaches. The There’s More… section is particularly insightful, covering sorting attributes in visuals, optimizing relational fact tables, diagnosing queries, extending the M library, and enhancing reports with DAX and hierarchies. The discussion on hybrid tables is another highlight, demonstrating how Power BI efficiently manages real-time and historical data. Some key takeaways: ✅ Optimizing Data Models – Covers best practices like star schemas and DirectQuery for improved performance. ✅ Dynamic User-Based Visibility – A must-read for those working with Row-Level Security (RLS). ✅ Advanced Analytics & Custom Visuals – Includes AI-driven insights, storytelling, and statistical analyses. ✅ Power BI + Microsoft Fabric – Explores Fabric’s data engineering capabilities and SQL endpoints. ✅ Deploying & Distributing Power BI Content – Covers Teams integration, governance, and content distribution. The book also introduces DENEB (which is gaining traction in the Power BI community) and explores integrations with Excel, PowerPoint, Dataverse, Dynamics 365, PowerApps, and Power Automate. While it doesn’t cover some Preview features like TMDL format and PBIP project files, the depth of content makes it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced Power BI professionals. If you’re looking to master Power BI beyond dashboards and reporting, this book is a great investment! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have PowerBI book *by G***S on 14 February 2025* As a person who has been using #PowerBI for a while now, I had the privilege to read this book which is a powerhouse of advanced techniques, optimisation strategies, and enterprise-level best practices. I read the digital copy previously, but this time I wanted to focus on key chapters for advanced features: 🔹 📊 Chapter 3 – Building a Power BI Semantic Model Essential for scalability and performance tuning. Covers star schema design, aggregations, and metadata configuration. 🔹 📅 Chapter 6 – Mastering Time Intelligence Advanced DAX formulas for time-based calculations. Calculation groups for simplified logic. 🔹 🔐 Chapter 8 – Dynamic User-Based Security Implementing Row-Level Security (RLS) for data governance. Dynamic filtering for personalised user access. 🔹 📈 Chapter 9 – Advanced Analytics & AI Visuals Utilising AI-powered insights, clustering, and anomaly detection. Embedding R/Python visuals for predictive analytics. 🔹 🚀 Chapter 11 – Optimising Power BI Solutions Performance tuning with efficient DAX, incremental refresh, and query folding. Strategies for handling large datasets. 🔹 📤 Chapter 12 – Deployment & Governance Managing workspaces, automation, and data gateways. Seamless collaboration & distribution strategies. 🔹 🔗 Chapter 13 – Power BI Integration Embedding reports in PowerPoint, Teams, and Power Apps. Automating workflows with Power Automate. 💡 In my opinion, A must-have for Power BI experts who want to enhance performance, implement security, and integrate BI solutions at scale. This book is not just about dashboards—it’s about building powerful, efficient, and enterprise-ready solutions. 🚀 Would I recommend it? Absolutely! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Many thanks, Shruthi Shetty Vignesh Raju 💯🚀🎯📈 Packt ## Frequently Bought Together - Microsoft Power BI Cookbook: Convert raw data into business insights with updated techniques, use cases, and best practices - Mastering Microsoft Power BI: Expert techniques to create interactive insights for effective data analytics and business intelligence, 2nd Edition - Learn Power BI: A comprehensive, step-by-step guide for beginners to learn real-world business intelligence --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/641086735-microsoft-power-bi-cookbook-convert-raw-data-into-business-insights](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/641086735-microsoft-power-bi-cookbook-convert-raw-data-into-business-insights) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-07-28*