Introduction

The Administering Microsoft Azure and Power BI Solutions course focuses on the administration and management of Azure cloud services and Power BI solutions. This course equips IT professionals with the skills necessary to administer Azure resources, manage users, and deploy and manage Power BI solutions for effective business intelligence and reporting. Participants will learn how to configure Azure environments for Power BI integration, manage security and access, and optimize Power BI dashboards and reports. By the end of the course, students will be well-prepared to support and maintain Azure and Power BI solutions in an enterprise environment.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure services
• Familiarity with Power BI concepts and interface
• Experience with PowerShell or command-line interfaces (CLI)
• General knowledge of database management and cloud computing
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and enterprise environments

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Microsoft Azure and Power BI
   1.1 Overview of Microsoft Azure and Its Services
   1.2 Introduction to Power BI and Its Role in Business Intelligence
   1.3 Azure and Power BI Integration
2. Managing Azure Resources for Power BI
   2.1 Setting Up Azure Subscriptions and Resource Groups
   2.2 Configuring Azure Active Directory (AD) for Power BI
   2.3 Integrating Power BI with Azure Data Services
3. Deploying Power BI Solutions
   3.1 Creating Power BI Workspaces and Dashboards
   3.2 Deploying Power BI Reports from Azure Data Sources
   3.3 Sharing and Collaborating with Power BI Reports(Ref: Big Data Engineering with Data Modeling and Architecture)
4. Azure Security and Compliance Management
   4.1 Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Azure
   4.2 Configuring Azure Security Center and Policies
   4.3 Managing Power BI Security and Data Protection
5. Managing Power BI Data Sources
   5.1 Connecting Power BI to Azure Data Sources (SQL, Blob, etc.)
   5.2 Managing DirectQuery and Import Data Modes
   5.3 Automating Data Refresh and Scheduling
6. Administering Power BI User and Workspace Access
   6.1 Managing Users and Groups in Power BI
   6.2 Configuring and Administering Power BI Workspaces
   6.3 Managing Power BI Service and Report Access Permissions
7. Optimizing Power BI Reports and Dashboards
   7.1 Designing Interactive and High-Performance Dashboards
   7.2 Implementing Power BI Best Practices for Data Visualizations
   7.3 Performance Tuning for Power BI Reports
8. Monitoring and Managing Power BI Usage and Activity
   8.1 Configuring Audit Logs and Usage Analytics
   8.2 Implementing Monitoring Tools for Power BI Environment
   8.3 Troubleshooting and Resolving Power BI Issues
9. Automation and Cost Management in Azure and Power BI
   9.1 Automating Resource Provisioning with Azure Automation
   9.2 Managing Costs with Azure Cost Management and Power BI
   9.3 Budgeting and Forecasting for Power BI and Azure Resources
10. Advanced Administering Techniques
    10.1 Managing Power BI Premium Capacity and Resources
    10.2 Integrating Power BI with Azure Machine Learning and AI Services
    10.3 Advanced Power BI Data Security and Governance

Conclusion

By completing this course, participants will gain the skills to effectively administer both Microsoft Azure resources and Power BI solutions. They will be able to configure Azure environments for seamless Power BI integration, manage security, optimize performance, and ensure the scalability and reliability of both platforms. This expertise will enable professionals to support complex enterprise-level solutions and enhance the business intelligence capabilities within an organization.

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