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Microsoft Fabric: Use Copilot to Generate Data Model Synonyms

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In this post, I aim to explain yet another use case for Copilot that can help us to make a better and more useful semantic model in Power BI using synonyms.

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Should You Consider a Unified Data Model?

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A unified data model allows businesses to make better-informed decisions. By providing organizations with a more comprehensive view of the data sources they’re using, which makes it easier to understand their customers’ experiences. appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Tales of Data Modelers

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Reading Larry Burns’ “Data Model Storytelling” (TechnicsPub.com, 2021) was a really good experience for a guy like me (i.e., someone who thinks that data models are narratives). The post Tales of Data Modelers appeared first on DATAVERSITY. The post Tales of Data Modelers appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Incremental Refresh in Power BI, Part 2; Best Practice; Do NOT Publish Data Model Changes from Power BI Desktop

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If you missed that post, I highly recommend giving … Continue reading Incremental Refresh in Power BI, Part 2; Best Practice; Do NOT Publish Data Model Changes from Power BI Desktop The post Incremental Refresh in Power BI, Part 2; Best Practice; Do NOT Publish Data Model Changes from Power BI Desktop appeared first on BI Insight.

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Data’s Chess Game: Strategic Moves in Data Modeling for Competitive Advantage

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Therefore, it was just a matter of time before this chess-inspired outlook permeated my professional life as a data practitioner. In both chess and data modeling, the […] The post Data’s Chess Game: Strategic Moves in Data Modeling for Competitive Advantage appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Datatype Conversion in Power Query Affects Data Modeling in Power BI

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Here are some common challenges that are the direct or indirect results of inappropriate data types and data type conversion: In this blogpost, I explain the common pitfalls to prevent future … Continue reading Datatype Conversion in Power Query Affects Data Modeling in Power BI The post Datatype Conversion in Power Query Affects Data Modeling (..)

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2021: Three Game-Changing Data Modeling Perspectives

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So, I had to cut down my January 2021 list of things of importance in Data Modeling in this new, fine year (I hope)! The post 2021: Three Game-Changing Data Modeling Perspectives appeared first on DATAVERSITY. Common wisdom has it that we humans can only focus on three things at a time.