Starter Extensions for Visual Studio Code and Power BI (with Štěpán Rešl)

Video by: Reid Havens

Learn about a good starter pack list of extensions (plug-ins) for Visual Studio Code (VS Code). These extensions will be useful for: data modelling (DAX, Power Query), Git Management, Power BI administration, SVG/XML/Java scripting, custom visual development, and more! Tune in to find out.

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"Don't say something cannot be done, or someone who doesn't know will come and do it.". This motto describes me very well. I would say because I am trying to find a path even on fields where paths shouldn't be. I'm the MVP of Data Platform (Power BI) and a co-founder of a company called DataBrothers, where I work as a Lead technical consultant. Primarily I am working with Microsoft Power Platform Technologies (Power BI, Flow / Automate, and PowerApps) and am the Author of the Czech PBI blog Jakna Power BI (translated "How to Power BI").

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(Livestream Replay) Upgrading Power BI Architecture - Sharing, Gov, & Admin - with Steve Campbell

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This stream is for users who want to learn to enhance Power BI models for enterprise deployment, creating sharing strategies, and ensuring security. During this session, you will learn valuable tools and skills to create, configure, and manage enterprise-grade Power BI models and take your organization's data analytics to the next level.

Discussions will include:

- Enhancing the Model Design
- Adding Enterprise-Grade Model Features
- Deploying & Managing Content
- Maintaining the Model Lifecycle
- Sharing Power BI Content
- Enforcing Permissions & Security

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I run the Data Analytics team for Cognizant MBG in the EMEA region. I help my team of analysts, developers, and architects deliver successful data projects to some of the largest companies.

I am a Power BI and Excel trainer. I regularly train around the world and used to run the Power BI class for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Additionally, I’m a Data Platform MVP. I love to blog on PowerBI.tips, present globally at conferences, and co-run the Brew City Power Platform user group.

Currently works as Product Manager at the Power BI product team, focusing on Pro-BI experiences.

(Livestream Replay) Report/Dataset Lifecycle Management for Power BI with Greg Baldini

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Everyone is familiar with the NASA countdown. T-minus-10, 9, 8... Anyone who has ever built a Power BI report knows how to publish that report. But ground control has a lot of work to do after liftoff. And a Power BI pro's work does not stop after they hit the 'Publish' button. The name for that work is operations. As Power BI matures, it is critical that we spend time and effort on operations. This work comprises monitoring, maintenance, user support, ongoing development, and change management among other things. Let's kick start the conversation around Power BI operations:
• What to do
• Out of the box features
• Tools you can build and buy to support operations in your organization

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He slices! He dices! When it comes to Power BI, Greg Baldini does it all, and he is here to show you how to, too!
Co-founder of Argus PBI, Greg has a decade of experience with DAX, Tabular, and the Power BI family of tools. His career has been spent in solving hard problems for clients and seeking deep understanding of the fundamentals of data analysis.

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(Livestream Replay) Lessons learned After Two Years With a Large Model - with Alex Dupler

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For the past two years, my team has been working on a premium Power BI model that has grown significantly in size, from 50 GB to over 100 GB. During this time, we have gained valuable insights and lessons that we would like to share with you. These include the importance of conducting systematic testing, determining which features and columns will have the most impact on performance, and managing the ongoing refresh of a model of this size. We hope that these tips will be helpful for those looking to optimize and improve their Power BI models.

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Alex Dupler is a Power BI developer and architect at Microsoft, where he currently serves as the lead Program Manager for a data warehouse platform supporting the company's advertising business. In this role, Alex is responsible for a Power BI import dataset with 90 GB of data. He is also one half of "Two Alex's," a YouTube channel that features live discussions on Power BI topics without one correct answer. Prior to joining Microsoft, Alex worked as a chemist. He is a member of the PBICAT team and has been inactive for a while.

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