- Data Integration: Power BI allows users to connect to a wide range of data sources, including databases, cloud services, spreadsheets, and web services. Developers can set up data connections and data refresh schedules to ensure that reports and dashboards are always up to date.
Data Transformation: Power BI enables data transformation and modelling, allowing developers to clean, shape, and combine data from multiple sources to create a unified dataset for analysis.
Report Creation: Developers use Power BI’s intuitive interface to design interactive reports and dashboards. They can add visuals like charts, tables, maps, and slicers to convey information effectively.
Custom Visuals: Power BI allows the integration of custom visuals and custom calculations, giving developers the flexibility to extend Power BI’s capabilities to meet specific business needs.
Security and Data Governance: Developers can implement role-based security and data governance policies to ensure that sensitive data is protected and accessed only by authorised users.
Deployment: Power BI solutions can be deployed on the Power BI Service (cloud-based) or Power BI Report Server (on-premises), depending on an organisation’s requirements.
Integration: Power BI can be integrated with other Microsoft and third-party tools and services, such as SharePoint, Azure services, and custom applications, to provide a comprehensive BI solution.
Automation: Developers can use Power BI APIs and Power Shell scripts to automate tasks like data refresh, report distribution, and user management.
Monitoring and Optimisation: Power BI Development also involves monitoring the performance of reports and dashboards, optimising data models for speed, and ensuring that the solution continues to meet evolving business needs.