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How to build an insightful Power BI dashboard: A guide using superstore dataset

This guide uses a superstore dataset, containing sales records, profits, shipping details, and customer information, to demonstrate how to build a powerful dashboard. By following a structured approach to data loading, transformation, and visualisation, you can generate meaningful insights that drive informed decision-making. If you’re new to Power BI, check out this article covering the…

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Data visualisation using Power BI: Key takeaways

Introduction Insights can be communicated through written reports, visualisation reports, or dashboards. Visualisations are key in data analysis, and it’s common to see the terms “reports” and “dashboards” used interchangeably, even though they serve different purposes. Reports vs. Dashboards Reports provide detailed, static data, often with a focus on historical or specific information. They are…

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Comprehensive guide to installing Microsoft SQL server

Introduction This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for installing Microsoft SQL Server on Windows operating system. It covers the necessary steps to set up SQL Server, install SQL Server Database Management Studio (DBMS), and configure popular sample databases such as AdventureWorks and WideWorldImporters. Although the procedures outlined are tailored for the 2019 version, they are…