Power BI is a powerful business analytics tool developed by Microsoft that enables users to visualize data, share insights, and make data-driven decisions. Here are the major components of Power BI:
1. Power BI Desktop
- A Windows-based application for creating reports and data visualizations.
- Provides data modeling, data transformation, and report creation capabilities.
- Key features include Power Query, data modeling with DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), and the ability to create custom visuals.
2. Power BI Service
- A cloud-based platform (app.powerbi.com) where users can publish, share, and collaborate on reports and dashboards.
- Allows for online data analysis, sharing, and collaboration with other users.
- Features include dashboards, real-time data, and report distribution.
3. Power BI Mobile Apps
- Available on Android, iOS, and Windows devices.
- Enables users to view and interact with Power BI reports and dashboards on the go.
- Offers notifications and data alerts to keep users informed.
