Data Visualization

Getting my PL-300 certification wasn’t just about passing a test—it was a way to validate the skills I’ve honed over the past year with Power BI. This post is for anyone considering the certification or curious about how Power BI fits into the world of data analytics. Let me walk you through my journey, from starting with Power BI to acing the exam. The Backstory: From SSRS to Power BI 🕰️ Back in January 2023, I picked up a personal Power BI license to see what all the buzz was about. My workplace had been using MicroStrategy since early 2022 after transitioning away from a decade of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Excel. While MicroStrategy was a big improvement, there was growing interest in Power BI, especially from leadership, for its flexibility and modern approach to analytics. ...

So, Grafana is, like, your go-to tool for making charts and dashboards that really grab attention. 📊 It’s the kind of thing that gets people talking about data in a way that, you know, doesn’t feel so dull. Anyway, let’s jump into getting it up and running with Docker! 🐳 Step 1: Toss Together a Compose File 📄 Alright, the first thing you’ll need is a little file called docker-compose.yml. It’s basically like a recipe for Docker. 🍴 Here’s what it might look like if you’re keeping things simple: ...