How to Develop a Data Model using Power Bi

Pass Exam Ref PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst from Microsoft Part 4/12

Mirko Peters
Microsoft Power BI
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12 min readOct 21, 2023

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In this blog post, we will explore the process of developing a data model for business intelligence using Power BI. We will cover topics such as creating calculated tables and columns, implementing row-level security, and using the Q&A feature. By the end of this post, you will have a solid understanding of how to build an effective data model in Power BI.

Create Calculated Tables

Calculated tables are a powerful feature in Power BI that allow you to enhance your data model by creating tables based on existing data or new data generated using DAX. Calculated tables are especially useful when you want to clone tables, create tables from different data sources, or precalculate measures to improve report performance.

In this section, we will explore the benefits of using calculated tables and discuss how they can be created in Power BI.

Benefits of using Calculated Tables

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Mirko Peters
Microsoft Power BI

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