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This course starts with data transformation strategies, exploring capabilities in the Power Query Editor, and data-cleansing practices. It looks at the Advanced Query Editor to view the M language code. This course focuses on advanced DAX measures that include filtering conditions, with a deep dive into time intelligence measures. Like the M query language, DAX is a rich functional language that supports variables and expression references. This course also looks at the creation of dynamic dashboards and incorporates a range of visualisations available in Power BI Desktop and online in the AppSource. The course finishes with a look at setting up end user level security in tables. 1 The query editor Split by row delimiter AddDays to determine deadlines Advanced query editor 2 Fuzzy matching joins Matching inconsistencies by percentage Matching with transformation table 3 Logical column functions Logical functions IF, AND, OR Using multiple conditions Including FIND in functions 4 Editing DAX measures Make DAX easier to read Add comments to a measure Using quick measures 5 The anatomy of CALCULATE Understanding CALCULATE context filters Adding context to CALCULATE with FILTER Using CALCULATE with a threshold 6 The ALL measure Anatomy of ALL Create an ALL measure Using ALL as a filter Use ALL for percentage 7 DAX iterators Anatomy of iterators A closer look at SUMX Using RELATED in SUMX Create a RANKX RANKX with ALL 8 Date and time functions Overview of functions Create a DATEDIFF function 9 Time intelligent measures Compare historical monthly data Create a DATEADD measure Creating cumulative totals Creating cumulative measures Visualising cumulative totals 10 Visualisations in-depth Utilising report themes Create a heatmap Comparing proportions View trends with sparklines Group numbers using bins Setting up a histogram 11 Comparing variables Visualising trendlines as KPI Forecasting with trendlines Creating a scatter plot Creating dynamic labels Customised visualisation tooltips Export reports to SharePoint 12 User level security Setting up row level security Testing user security

This course starts with the basics then moves seamlessly to an intermediate level. It includes a comprehensive yet balanced look at the four main components that make up Power BI Desktop: Report view, Data view, Model view, and the Power Query Editor. It also demonstrates how to use the online Power BI service. It looks at authoring tools that enables you to connect to and transform data from a variety of sources, allowing you to produce dynamic reports using a library of visualisations. Once you have those reports, the course looks at the seamless process of sharing those with your colleagues by publishing to the online Power BI service. The aim of this course is to provide a strong understanding of the Power BI analysis process, by working with real-world examples that will equip you with the necessary skills to start applying your knowledge straight away. 1 Getting started The Power BI process Launching Power BI Desktop The four views of Power BI Dashboard visuals 2 Connecting to files Connect to data sources Connect to an Excel file Connect to a CSV file Connect to a database Import vs. DirectQuery Connect to a web source Create a data table 3 Transforming data The process of cleaning data Column data types Remove rows with filters Add a custom column Append data to a table Fix error issues Basic maths operations 4 Build a data model Table relationships Manage table relationships 5 Merge queries Table join kinds Merging tables 6 Create report visualisations Creating map visuals Formatting maps Creating chart visuals Formatting chart Tables, matrixes, and cards Control formatting with themes Filter reports with slicers Reports for mobile devices Custom online visuals Export report data to Excel 7 The power query editor Fill data up and down Split columns by delimiter Add conditional columns Merging columns 8 The M formula Creating M functions Create an IF function Create a query group 9 Pivot and unpivot tables Pivot tables in the query editor Pivot and append tables Pivot but don't summarise Unpivot tables Append mismatched headers 10 Data modelling revisited Data model relationships Mark a calendar as a date table 11 Introduction to calculated columns New columns vs. measures Creating a new column calculation The SWITCH function 12 Introduction to DAX measures Common measure categories The SUM measure Adding measures to visuals COUNTROWS and DISINCTCOUNT functions DAX rules 13 The CALCULATE measure The syntax of CALCULATE Things of note about CALCULATE 14 The SUMX measure The SUMX measure X iterator functions Anatomy of SUMX 15 Introduction to time intelligence Importance of a calendar table A special lookup table The TOTALYTD measure Change year end in TOTALYTD 16 Hierarchy, groups and formatting Create a hierarchy to drill data Compare data in groups Add conditional formatting 17 Share reports on the web Publish to the BI online service Get quick insights Upload reports from BI service Exporting report data What is Q&A? Sharing your reports 18 Apply your learning Post training recap lesson

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for: Data platform engineers Architects and operators who build and manage data analytics pipelines Overview In this course, you will learn to: Compare the features and benefits of data warehouses, data lakes, and modern data architectures Design and implement a batch data analytics solution Identify and apply appropriate techniques, including compression, to optimize data storage Select and deploy appropriate options to ingest, transform, and store data Choose the appropriate instance and node types, clusters, auto scaling, and network topology for a particular business use case Understand how data storage and processing affect the analysis and visualization mechanisms needed to gain actionable business insights Secure data at rest and in transit Monitor analytics workloads to identify and remediate problems Apply cost management best practices In this course, you will learn to build batch data analytics solutions using Amazon EMR, an enterprise-grade Apache Spark and Apache Hadoop managed service. You will learn how Amazon EMR integrates with open-source projects such as Apache Hive, Hue, and HBase, and with AWS services such as AWS Glue and AWS Lake Formation. The course addresses data collection, ingestion, cataloging, storage, and processing components in the context of Spark and Hadoop. You will learn to use EMR Notebooks to support both analytics and machine learning workloads. You will also learn to apply security, performance, and cost management best practices to the operation of Amazon EMR. Module A: Overview of Data Analytics and the Data Pipeline Data analytics use cases Using the data pipeline for analytics Module 1: Introduction to Amazon EMR Using Amazon EMR in analytics solutions Amazon EMR cluster architecture Interactive Demo 1: Launching an Amazon EMR cluster Cost management strategies Module 2: Data Analytics Pipeline Using Amazon EMR: Ingestion and Storage Storage optimization with Amazon EMR Data ingestion techniques Module 3: High-Performance Batch Data Analytics Using Apache Spark on Amazon EMR Apache Spark on Amazon EMR use cases Why Apache Spark on Amazon EMR Spark concepts Interactive Demo 2: Connect to an EMR cluster and perform Scala commands using the Spark shell Transformation, processing, and analytics Using notebooks with Amazon EMR Practice Lab 1: Low-latency data analytics using Apache Spark on Amazon EMR Module 4: Processing and Analyzing Batch Data with Amazon EMR and Apache Hive Using Amazon EMR with Hive to process batch data Transformation, processing, and analytics Practice Lab 2: Batch data processing using Amazon EMR with Hive Introduction to Apache HBase on Amazon EMR Module 5: Serverless Data Processing Serverless data processing, transformation, and analytics Using AWS Glue with Amazon EMR workloads Practice Lab 3: Orchestrate data processing in Spark using AWS Step Functions Module 6: Security and Monitoring of Amazon EMR Clusters Securing EMR clusters Interactive Demo 3: Client-side encryption with EMRFS Monitoring and troubleshooting Amazon EMR clusters Demo: Reviewing Apache Spark cluster history Module 7: Designing Batch Data Analytics Solutions Batch data analytics use cases Activity: Designing a batch data analytics workflow Module B: Developing Modern Data Architectures on AWS Modern data architectures

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Administrators Overview Please refer to course overview This offering covers the fundamental concepts of installing and configuring IBM Cognos Analytics, and administering servers and content, in a distributed environment. In the course, participants will identify requirements for the installation and configuration of a distributed IBM Cognos Analytics software environment, implement security in the environment, and manage the server components. Students will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, and manage and deploy content in the portal and IBM Cognos Administration. Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics administration IBM Cognos Analytics components Administration workflow IBM Cognos Administration IBM Cognos Configuration Identify IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Features of the IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Examine the multi-tiered architecture, and identify logging types and files Examine IBM Cognos Analytics servlets Performance and installation planning Balance the request load Configure IBM Cognos Analytics Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Identify the IBM Cognos Analytics security model Define authentication in IBM Cognos Analytics Define authorization in IBM Cognos Analytics Identify security policies Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Administer the IBM Cognos Analytics server environment Administer IBM Cognos Analytics servers Monitor system performance Manage dispatchers and services Tune system performance, and troubleshoot the server Audit logging Dynamic cube data source administration workflow Manage run activities View current, past, and upcoming activities Manage schedules Manage content in IBM Cognos Administration Data sources and packages Manage visualizations in the library Deployment Other content management tasks Examine departmental administration capabilities Create and manage team members Manage activities Create and manage content and data Manage system settings Manage Themes, Extensions, and Views Share services with multiple tenants

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Administrators Overview Please refer to course overview This offering covers the fundamental concepts of installing and configuring IBM Cognos Analytics, and administering servers and content, in a distributed environment. In the course, participants will identify requirements for the installation and configuration of a distributed IBM Cognos Analytics software environment, implement security in the environment, and manage the server components. Students will also monitor and schedule tasks, create data sources, and manage and deploy content in the portal and IBM Cognos Administration. Introduction to IBM Cognos Analytics administration IBM Cognos Analytics components Administration workflow IBM Cognos Administration IBM Cognos Configuration Identify IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Features of the IBM Cognos Analytics architecture Examine the multi-tiered architecture, and identify logging types and files Examine IBM Cognos Analytics servlets Performance and installation planning Balance the request load Configure IBM Cognos Analytics Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Identify the IBM Cognos Analytics security model Define authentication in IBM Cognos Analytics Define authorization in IBM Cognos Analytics Identify security policies Secure the IBM Cognos Analytics environment Administer the IBM Cognos Analytics server environment Administer IBM Cognos Analytics servers Monitor system performance Manage dispatchers and services Tune system performance, and troubleshoot the server Audit logging Dynamic cube data source administration workflow Manage run activities View current, past, and upcoming activities Manage schedules Manage content in IBM Cognos Administration Data sources and packages Manage visualizations in the library Deployment Other content management tasks Examine departmental administration capabilities Create and manage team members Manage activities Create and manage content and data Manage system settings Manage Themes, Extensions, and Views Share services with multiple tenants