Dataflow in Power BI
Dataflow in Power BI
Dataflow in Power BI
Dataflows in
Power BI?
Dataflows enable self-service data prep
for big data in Power BI. They simplify the
ETL process, allowing you to create,
manage, and reuse data transformation
logic.
Bhanu Gautam
Benefits of Dataflows
Reusable ETL Logic: Create once,
reuse across multiple reports.
Centralized Data Prep: Manage data
transformation in a single place.
Enhanced Performance: Optimize
data refresh performance.
Collaboration: Share and collaborate
on data preparation tasks.
Creating a Dataflow
Navigate to Workspace: Go to your
Power BI workspace.
Create Dataflow: Click on "Create"
and select "Dataflow."
Define Entities: Add and define
entities by connecting to your data
sources.
Connecting Data Sources
Choose Source: Select from various
data sources (e.g., databases, cloud
services).
Data Transformation: Use Power
Query to clean and transform your
data.
Load Data: Load transformed data
into entities.
Transforming Data
Power Query Editor: Use the Power
Query Editor for data
transformations.
Clean Data: Remove duplicates, filter
rows, and change data types.
Combine Data: Merge and append
queries to create a unified dataset.
Refreshing Dataflows
Set Refresh Schedule: Automate
data refreshes to keep data up-
to-date.
Monitor Refresh: Check refresh
history and status in your
workspace.
Incremental Refresh: Configure
incremental refresh for large
datasets.
Using Dataflows in Reports
Connect to Dataflow: Use the
“Get Data” option in Power BI
Desktop to connect to your
dataflow.
Build Reports: Create visuals and
dashboards using data from your
dataflow.
Maintain Consistency: Ensure
consistent data across multiple
reports by reusing dataflows.
Harness the Power of
Dataflows
Dataflows empower you to streamline
data preparation and enhance your
reporting capabilities in Power BI. Start
using dataflows today to improve your
data management processes
Bhanu Gautam