PBIR CLI Open Beta
A new open beta for the PBIR CLI gives developers complete programmatic control over Power BI reports.
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Veterans of r/PowerBI: What is the one resource, tool, or trick you wish you knew about 3 years ago?
Power BI experts share their best tips and tools essential for reaching an expert level in data visualization.
JSON Colors in DAX Measures
The introduction of JSON colors in DAX measures allows Power BI users to significantly enhance the visual impact of their reports.
Notebooks vs. DataFlowGen2
The debate over the effectiveness of Notebooks versus DataFlowGen2 in Microsoft Fabric has been intensively discussed in recent weeks.
Absolutely dumbfounded by some of the demands from management
More companies are looking to leverage AI for data analysis, but management's demands can be absurd.
The launch discount on the new Mastering DAX ends on Friday, April 3rd.
The launch discount on the new Mastering DAX course ends on Friday, April 3.
Mastering DAX 3rd Edition Unplugged
The third edition of the Mastering DAX video course offers improved accessibility and new content for BI professionals looking to master DAX…
Get notified when scheduled jobs fail in Fabric (Generally Available)
Microsoft Fabric now provides email notifications for failed scheduled jobs, allowing BI professionals to react promptly.
Passed the DP-700 with no prep
The DP-700 exam for Power BI has proven easier than expected, especially for users of Microsoft Fabric who already have experience.
Date Picker defaulted to Today’s date and pick any other dates.
A new inquiry from the BI community: can the date picker in Power BI default to today’s date upon opening the report?
My work is willing to expense up to $500 for a PowerBI/data analytics course. Please offer me your wisdom!
A financial analyst can spend up to $500 on a Power BI course to develop relevant skills in the AI era.
Get notified when scheduled jobs fail in Fabric (Generally Available)
Microsoft Fabric has introduced a new feature that alerts users of failed scheduled tasks, significantly enhancing data management efficienc…
Copilot & VS code &Powerbi
Copilot, VS Code, and Power BI offer powerful synergy for creating custom visuals in BI reports.
Announcing the latest innovations in Fabric Data Factory: Apache Airflow jobs and pipelines
The introduction of Apache Airflow in Fabric Data Factory offers powerful capabilities for managing data workflows.
Item Recovery in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
With the new Item Recovery feature in Microsoft Fabric, users can easily restore accidentally deleted items within a controllable retention …
Dropped warehouse recovery in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
Microsoft Fabric introduces a new feature that allows for the restoration of deleted warehouses within minutes.
How Stibo Systems’ MDM powers trusted data for analytics and AI in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
Stibo Systems has launched the MDM workload in Microsoft Fabric, enabling organizations to leverage trusted data for analytics and AI.
Sensitivity labels in Fabric for public APIs (Generally Available)
Microsoft has made sensitivity labels in Fabric available through public APIs, enabling developers and partners to manage these labels progr…
What's the future of Power BI / Business Intelligence when it comes to AI and future careers?
One of the key questions in business intelligence is whether AI can take over the role of BI professionals in the future.
Fabric Roadmap Weekly Diff — 2026-03-30
Microsoft has revised the weekly update format of the Fabric Roadmap to provide more factual information for Power BI users.
I Added One Thing to a Bar Chart and My Client Was Speechless
A simple addition to a bar chart in Power BI can astonish clients and significantly enhance reporting.
Modernize your ADF pipelines to unlock Fabric
A quick move from Azure Data Factory to Fabric Data Factory now unlocks new opportunities for BI professionals easily and at no cost.
Chat with Copilot inside a report on the Power BI mobile app (Preview)
One of the latest features in the Power BI mobile app is the integration of Copilot, allowing users to chat directly within reports.
Compute auto-scaling choices to better optimize price-performance for SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric (Preview)
Microsoft has introduced new auto-scaling options for SQL databases in Fabric, aimed at optimizing cost and performance.
Best practices for loading Gold layer in Microsoft Fabric?
Effective methods for loading the Gold layer in Microsoft Fabric are essential for optimal data processing and analysis.
Generating Excel Reports With Fabric Dataflows Gen2
The new feature of Fabric Dataflows Gen2 allows BI professionals to easily generate Excel reports with extensive formatting options.
Forecast Arrows in Power BI 🙌🏻
Power BI introduces forecasting arrows, a new feature that helps users better visualize trends in data and make predictions.
Built a Crimson Desert launch week dashboard using Steam API + Python scraping — looking for honest feedback
A new Power BI dashboard has mapped player trends and review analyses for the launch of Crimson Desert.
Zero Drag-and-Drop Power BI Dashboards
An innovative approach allows Power BI dashboards to be built without using the traditional drag-and-drop interface.
Add Annotation Labels in Power BI
Power BI's new annotation labels enhance data visualization and increase the impact of reporting.
Think I was incorrectly hired for power bi. Am I going to survive?
A recent Reddit post reveals the concerns of a Power BI analyst about his role and expectations within his new job.
Thoughts on new March 2026 Updates?
The new Power BI update for March 2026 introduces significant UI changes aimed at enhancing user experience.
Fabric learning worth?
Microsoft Fabric is under scrutiny from BI professionals, with mixed opinions about the value of learning and implementing it.
Can Power BI become more dynamic for data input without Power Apps?
Power BI can become more dynamic for data input, providing users with greater flexibility without relying on external tools.
How to get fabric?
Microsoft Fabric offers BI professionals an integrated solution for data analysis, including Power BI, machine learning, and dataflows.
Built a local Claude connector for Power BI because the official one didn't work for me
A Power BI user has created a local connector for Claude because the official version did not work properly.
Anyone else stuck between centralized and distributed Power BI?
Increasingly, organizations struggle with how to structure Power BI: centralized under IT, fully self-service, or a hybrid model.
Will we ever be able to duplicate (or save as) a semantic model in Fabric UI?
The debate centers around the ability to duplicate semantic models in Microsoft Fabric UI, impacting BI teams.
What’s are the best updates from the past year?
Recent Power BI updates provide significant enhancements for users seeking improved efficiency and functionality.
3 IDEAS to highlight selected time period in Power BI
Power BI users can now easily highlight selected time periods with three practical techniques.
Query Folding, worth it or even necessary?
Query folding is essential for Power BI performance, but not all data sources support it.
Ontology challenges
Microsoft launches a new ontology for Power BI aimed at enhancing AI capabilities, but it faces several challenges.
Introducing capacity overage flexibility when you need it most (Preview)
Microsoft introduces a new capability in Power BI allowing users to adapt more flexibly to capacity overages.
Microsoft JDBC Driver for Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering (Generally Available)
Microsoft has officially launched the JDBC driver for Microsoft Fabric Data Engineering, enabling BI professionals to connect more securely …
On-premises data gateway March 2026 release
Microsoft has announced the launch of its on-premises data gateway, set to be available in March 2026.
Mastering monitoring in Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse
Microsoft introduces advanced monitoring tools within Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse, a crucial step for data-driven organizations.
We built a full local dev environment for Microsoft Fabric notebooks — and the hardest part is getting Fabric to accept our changes back
A local development environment for Microsoft Fabric notebooks has been created, yet returning changes remains a challenge.
On-premises data gateway February 2026 release
Microsoft announces the launch of a new version of the on-premises data gateway, scheduled for February 2026.
Power BI refresh “completed with warnings” started appearing recently
Recently, Power BI Service users have noticed "Refresh completed with warnings" status on their datasets after March 13th.
Upgrade your Synapse pipelines to Microsoft Fabric with confidence (Preview)
Upgrading Synapse pipelines to Microsoft Fabric simplifies workload modernization with new functionalities.