Technology and Licensing Videos

Veteran Microsoft negotiator Joshua Osbourne guides you through the complexities of EA Negotiation Discovery and its importance to your Microsoft licensing negotiation outcomes. First, self-audit your current Microsoft software and services deployments, and then interview internal IT subject matter experts to determine the additional Microsoft software and services you need to purchase moving forward.

Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass explains Power BI Datamarts, an Azure SQL Database controlled by Power BI that reduces the complexity of traditional data marts. Watch this video to understand the strategic significance of Power BI Datamarts in less than four minutes.

Power BI Dataflows are a method for sharing query logic for others to use. In this video, Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass explains the fundamentals of Power BI Dataflows and the specific scenarios they support.

In this video, Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass discusses your two hosting options for Power BI reports: on-premises hosting or hybrid hosting with on-premises connected to the cloud. He explains the advantages and disadvantages of each and provides valuable advice on how to choose between them.

Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass describes Power BI Clients as tools and methods for accessing Power BI reports. Watch this video to understand your Power BI Client options and the advantages and drawbacks of each. 

Power BI Desktop is a free application for building Power BI reports and datasets. In this video, Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass explains the key Power BI Desktop tools: Data Modeling and Report Design Canvas. He goes on to explain why training your data engineers on Power BI Desktop is a smart investment. 

In this short video, Directions analyst Andrew Snodgrass explains the types of reports Power BI can host, including reports built with Power BI Desktop as well as legacy reports built with SQL Server and Excel. It’s a bigger deal than you might think. 

This introductory video answers the fundamental questions: What is Power BI, and why should you care? It’s the first of a series of 10 short videos designed to add clarity to your understanding of Microsoft’s flagship business intelligence platform. The follow-on videos explain key Power BI concepts and components, including Report Types, Back-end Platforms, Clients,…