Understanding Looker Explore how Looker transforms raw data into governed, scalable insights using direct database querying and LookML modeling.

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Exploring LookML semantic modeling & governed insights.
This is part of my journey — I’ll keep adding more findings as I learn and apply, because learning never ends.
#Looker #DataVisualization #SemanticModel #DataGovernance

TMDL Visual Studio Code Extension (Generally Available) This update brings DAX semantic highlighting support within TMDL documents alongside other enhanced authoring features like Power Query semantic highlighting, breadcrumb navigation, code act...

TMDL(Tabular Model Definition Language) Visual Studio Code Extension
#TMDL #TabularModel #VSCode #PowerBI #SemanticModel #DAX
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Semantic Model Version History in Power BI A Game-Changer for Governance, Safety & Modern BI Development  

Semantic Model Version History in Power BI: A Game-Changer for Governance, Safety & Modern BI Development




  @PowerBI #PowerBI #SemanticModel #DataGovernance #BusinessIntelligence #DataSafety

Don't tell anyone we shared this early on here 🤣.

This started the whole training model off, now you too can see an annual summary of any of the 32 events in our dataset. The is much to learn from the videos on this one.
#powerbi #semanticmodel #powerbitraining

Bringing Context Aware Intelligence to Power BI Ten years ago, Power BI entered the market and transformed how businesses interact with data. Before self-service BI, business users waited days, sometimes weeks, for IT teams to build reports and ans...

Bringing Context Aware Intelligence to Power BI
#PowerBI #SemanticModel #Copilot #Analytics #AIAgents #AI #MCP
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The Hidden Permission Chain Behind Cross-Workspace Lakehouse Shortcuts (for Semantic Models) One of the cleanest patterns in Microsoft Fabric is splitting your world in two: a “data product” workspace that owns curated lakehouses, and an “analytics” workspace that owns semantic models and reports. You connect the two with a OneLake shortcut, and suddenly you’ve avoided copies, reduced refresh complexity, and kept your architecture tidy. Then the first DirectLake semantic model hits that shortcut and… the tables don’t load. This post walks through what’s really happening in that moment in Microsoft Fabric, what permissions you actually need (and where), and how to tighten the whole pattern with OneLake Security instead of simply widening access.

Cross-workspace #OneLake #Shortcuts are one of the best architectural patterns in #MSFabric—until your #SemanticModel hits a 403 and nobody’s sure why. The fix isn’t “make them a workspace member.” It's to really understand the permissioning structures.

Introducing Lineage Explorer Dependencies for fast root cause analysis, detailed documentation and effective governance.

New Lineage Explorer now available for fast root cause analysis, detailed documentation and effective governance of Power BI semantic models and reports: www.datavizioner.com/resources/in...

#powerbi #fabric #lineage #lineageexplorer #semanticmodel #reporting

Deep dive into composite semantic models with Direct Lake and import tables Getting your data job done just got easier with composite semantic models, mixing Direct Lake tables with import tables, now available in public preview.

Deep dive into composite semantic models with Direct Lake and import tables
#DirectLake #PowerBI #SemanticModel #WebModelling

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Find the most Expensive Column in Power BI using DAX YouTube video by RADACAD

Did you know that you can find out the size each column consumes in a #PowerBI #SemanticModel using #DAX?

Watch today's video which I explained it plus an example of reducing the model size using this approach

youtu.be/7rWmKwlpNYM

Get list of all Power BI DAX measures and their expressions YouTube video by RADACAD

If you want to get the list of all #DAX measures plus their expressions from a #PowerBI #SemanticModel, there is a simple way to do it. You won't need any third-party tools. Just #PowerBIDesktop and #DAXQueryView

Watch my today's video to learn all about it:

youtu.be/l5DcY8TbB6s

Building Power BI report solutions without Power BI Desktop YouTube video by RADACAD

You can now build the #PowerBI solution from get data and #PowerQuery all the way to #SemanticModel and #report in the web editor without needing to install #PowerBIDesktop

In today's video, I explained this and why this is very helpful for users without Windows machines

youtu.be/5IdkGBU4nDk

TMDL view (Generally Available) TMDL view is now generally available in Power BI Desktop!

Tabular Model Definition Language (TMDL)
#TMDL #TabularModel #PowerBI #SemanticModel
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Create a Snapshot of Power BI Data using Microsoft Fabric Dataflow and Pipeline YouTube video by RADACAD

Here is a neat scenario to use #Dataflow #Pipeline and #parameter together in #MicrosoftFabric #DataFactory

You can now create a #Snapshot of your #PowerBI #SemanticModel #Data into #SharePoint or other destinations

youtu.be/BSws9dAsyM4

#DataIntegration #ETL #DataAnalytics #Analytics

Wait… the default semantic Power BI model in Fabric is already gone in my tenant? 😄

Super happy that it is gone! Less clutter and more intentional modeling.

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#MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #SemanticModel

Creating Groups in Power BI No Coding Needed YouTube video by RADACAD

Today, I explained how you can use #PowerBIDesktop to create groups of values in a column simply without writing any code. This also helps generating #DAX code for you, adds it to #SemanticModel of #PowerBI, and can be re-used in multiple reports and #Visualizations

youtu.be/g_lLAyTZEmA

This article and video discuss the current state of AI tools with Power BI and how to utilize the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to interact with and control Power BI or Fabric using an LLM.

#powerbi #semanticmodel #mcp #llm

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What fields to Hide in Power BI YouTube video by RADACAD

In addition to the video earlier this week about how to hide multiple fields in Power BI, Today I explained what good candidates are in #PowerBI fields to be hidden so that your model follows #BestPractice and as a result you have a cleaner #SemanticModel

youtu.be/O18fQlimoxI

▶️ #MindtheGraph clip: Master team onboarding for EIA! It's key for collaboration across roles. Tailored training empowers everyone. 💪 Check it out ⤵️

Learn more about EIA: lnkd.in/eP4ZEfqd

#KnowledgeGraph #EnterpriseInformationArchitecture #Onboarding #DataArchitecture #IT #Business #SemanticModel

Power BI Model Analysis using DAX INFO Functions YouTube video by RADACAD

Did you know that you can use #DAX INFO functions to get #PowerBI #SemanticModel metadata and analyze it?

I have explained about it in today's blog and video:

Video: youtu.be/KEvTErF10_8

Blog: radacad.com/power-bi-mod...

#DataAnalytics #Analytics #MicrosoftFabric #BusinessIntelligence

We’ve all seen the rise of natural language features in #MicrosoftFabric—Q&A, Copilot, and now #DataAgents. It’s exciting stuff, but here’s what I keep coming back to: Without a solid #SemanticModel behind it, your Data Agent won’t be half as useful.

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🚨 #FabConEurope Tutorial: Chat with Your Data: Unlocking AI Insights in Power BI
🎤 Speakers: Mohammad Ali & Sid Vemuri

#PowerBI #MicrosoftCopilot #SemanticModel #DataAgents #CopilotStudio #DataScience #MicrosoftFabric #AIFoundry

Find out more 👉 ow.ly/17Kw50VX7SY

▶️ Watch this short clip to discover why knowledge graphs and AI should be the cornerstone of your enterprise information architecture ⤵️

#MindtheGraph #KnowledgeGraph #DataArchitecture #EnterpriseArchitecture
#InformationArchitecture #SemanticModel

🌍 Global business = complex IT + regulatory puzzles across regions.

How do you ensure consistent processes + data management everywhere?

▶️ Watch this #MindtheGraph clip to find out!

#KnowledgeGraph #DataArchitecture #GlobalBusiness #SemanticModel

Power BI & Semantic Models
Just like language needs structure to convey meaning, Power BI uses semantic models to turn raw data into insight.
It’s how dashboards speak business.

#PowerBI #SemanticModel #DAX #BusinessIntelligence #DataAnalytics #PL300 #MicrosoftFabric #DataModeling

Microsoft Fabric Product Team Interview with Emily Lisa and Reza FabCon 2025 Updates YouTube video by RADACAD

Here is the 8th interview of the #MicrosoftFabric product group series

This time I had the pleasure to talk to Emily Lisa, who is responsible for the web editing experience of #PowerBI #SemanticModel and also the new #Notebook additions

youtu.be/IWmt4DAy91w

Dealing with Large Data Models in Power BI YouTube video by BI Insight

💪Dealing with LARGE Data Models in Power BI:
In this video, I share a session with the Persian Power BI User Group, led by @vahiddousti.bsky.social. Learn how to optimise performance, storage, and queries for large models.
youtu.be/iEGnqa9CnYE
#PowerBI #MicrosoftFabric #DataModeling #SemanticModel

Refresh Power BI Semantic Model After Dataflow Automatically Learn how to refresh Power BI semantic model after the refresh of the dataflow automatically using Microsoft Fabric Data Pipeline.

Did you know how easy it is to #refresh your #PowerBI #semanticModel right after the successful refresh of #PowerQuery #Dataflow?

In this short article and video, I explained that simple process;

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#MicrosoftFabric #DataAnalytics

Update Semantic Model column names with SemPy Check out my new blog post on updating Semantic Model column names with SemPy and SemPy Labs! Learn how to achieve Snake Case with just a few lines of code. Stay tuned for my next post, where I'll div...

Enhance your Semantic Model Development with SemPy! My new blog post explores how I use SemPy+ SemPyLabs to update column names in Semantic Models. Read the full article here: wix.to/lE4ALUn #SemPy #MicrosoftFabric #SemanticModel #PowerBI

a quick chat with #copilot about #TMDL, #powerBI and #semanticmodel conversion!