Shahid Latif

Automating Data Loading from Online Analyzer flat files to SQL Database & BI Dashboard

This tutorial addresses the challenge of automatically loading data from an online production plant analyzer, generating flat files every five seconds, into an SQL database. The preferred method is direct storage in the SQL database, but the tutorial explores an alternate approach for learning purposes. The tutorial begins by creating an HTML file using JavaScript…

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Comparing Various Projected Data Scenarios with Actual Data, Using Data Modeling Technique

In this tutorial, we’re delving into the world of data analysis using Excel and Power BI. We have an Excel file containing both projected and actual sales data, and we’ll guide you through the process of creating an informative dashboard to compare different sales scenarios with the actual data. We’ll cover everything from importing data…

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Animate Your Visuals in Power BI, Using Play Axis Custom Visual

Previously, we explored various methods for animating your dashboards using SQL. Whether you want to display real-time data or historical data animations, SQL method works great. However you’ll discover that SQL isn’t always necessary, especially when dealing with historical data. Instead, we introduce you to a handy custom visual known as “play axis,” available for…

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