Course 55108-B: Discovering the Power of Excel 2010-2013 PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions (DAX)

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Course 55108-B: Discovering the Power of Excel 2010-2013 PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions (DAX)

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This course is intended to expose you to PowerPivot Data Analytic Expressions (DAX) concepts such as the Data Model and evaluation context, DAX functions, operators, and constants. This release adds a module on the Data Model, an introduction to patterns, and has lab versions for both Excel 2010 and 2013.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for Power Users, Business Intelligence Developers, and IT Professionals that will be involved with the development of Excel PowerPivot queries and tabular modeling.

Prerequisites

Course outline

Module 1: Course Overview

Module Overview

This module explains how the class will be structured and introduces course materials and additional administrative information.

Lessons

Introduction
Course Materials
Facilities
Prerequisites
What We’ll Be Discussing

Lab Sessions

Course Overview

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Successfully log into their virtual machine.
Have a full understanding of what the course intends to cover.

Module 2: Exploring Data Modeling

Module Overview

In this module, we will explore the differences between versions of Excel, examine how to activate the PowerPivot for Excel Add-in, explain the PowerPivot Data Model, and cover relationships.

Lessons

Differences Between Excel 2010 & 2013
PowerPivot for Excel Add-in
PowerPivot Data Model
VLOOKUP vs Relationships
Relationships

Lab Sessions

Exploring Data Modeling

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Understand the differences between Excel 2010 & 2013.
Understand and activate the PowerPivot for Excel Add-in.
Understand the PowerPivot Data Model.
Understand VLOOKUP vs relationships.
Understand relationships.

Module 3: Introduction to DAX

Module Overview

In this module we will introduce DAX and explain the syntax. We will then explore the different parts that make up a DAX formula, demonstrate how they work, and cover errors that you may encounter along the way. This module aims to get you started with the basics.

Lessons

Introduction to DAX
Explaining Syntax
Exploring Data Types
Utilizing Operators
Understanding Values
Handling Errors

Lab Sessions

Introduction to DAX

Lab Lessons

DAX Syntax
DAX Data Types and Operator Overloading
DAX Operators
DAX Values

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize DAX syntax.
Explain and utilize DAX data types and operator overloading.
Explain and utilize DAX operators.
Explain and utilize DAX values.
Explain error handling.

Module 4: Using DAX Functions

Module Overview

In this module we will cover DAX functions and their abilities. We will demonstrate their capabilities as well as show you how to utilize them.

Lessons

Mathematical Functions
Statistical Functions
Logical Functions
Information Functions
Text Functions
Conversion Functions
Aggregation Functions
Relational Functions

Lab Sessions

Using DAX Functions

Lab Lessons

Mathematical Functions
Logical Functions
Conversion Functions
Aggregation Functions
Relational Functions

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize mathematical functions.
Explain statistical functions.
Explain and utilize logical functions.
Explain information functions.
Explain text functions.
Explain and utilize conversion functions.
Explain and utilize aggregation functions.
Explain and utilize relational functions.

Module 5: Understanding Evaluation Contexts

Module Overview

This module aims to clarify more advanced DAX concepts, which require an understanding of evaluation contexts.

Lessons

The CALCULATE Function
Filter Functions
Single Table Evaluation Context
Multiple Table Evaluation Context

Lab Sessions

Understanding Evaluation Contexts

Lab Lessons

Calculated Fields
Calculated Columns
Evaluation Contexts

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize the CALCULATE function.
Explain and utilize filter functions.
Explain and utilize single table evaluation context.
Explain and utilize multiple table evaluation context.
Create and configure calculated fields.
Create and configure calculated columns.

Module 6: Working with Dates

Module Overview

In this module we will explore how to work with dates and utilize Time Intelligence.

Lessons

Date Functions
Working with Calendars
Using Multiple Calendars

Lab Sessions

Working with Dates

Lab Lessons

Date Calculations

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize date functions.
Explain working with calendars.
Explain using multiple calendars.
Create and configure date calculations.

Module 7: Utilizing Advanced DAX Functionality

Module Overview

In this module we will cover many-to-many relationships and demonstrate their use along with exploring banding and DAX query capabilities.

Lessons

Many-to-Many Relationships
Banding
EVALUATE
Simplifying Your Life with DAX Studio

Lab Sessions

Utilizing Advanced DAX Functionality

Lab Lessons

Advanced DAX

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain many-to-many relationships.
Explain banding.
Explain EVALUATE.
Explain and utilize advanced DAX capabilities.
Explain the benefits of DAX Studio.

Module 8: Examining Patterns

Module Overview

In this module, we have attempted to go into a more in-depth explanation of how the code works.

Lessons

Walkthrough a Basic Pattern

Lab Sessions

Examining Patterns

Lab Lessons

Explore the workbook New and Returning Customers Basic Pattern Modified for 55108

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Explain and utilize patterns.

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