Episode 184: Power BI March 2021 Feature Summary

This is episode 184 recorded on March 24th, 2021 where John & Jason about the Power BI March 2021 Feature Summary including the Advanced Data Selection in Azure Maps Visual, External Tools integration in Desktop is now generally available, and a new dataset details view.

Show Notes

Here is the full list of March updates:

Reporting

• DirectQuery for Power BI datasets and Azure Analysis Services (preview)
• Advanced Data Selection in Azure Maps Visual
• Color Picker Updates
• Updates to new Field List (preview)
• Word-wrap in Small Multiples titles (preview)
• Updates to background settings on Small Multiples (preview)

Analytics

• X axis constant line for line charts

Modeling

• Model View UI (preview)
• IF.EAGER
• CALCULATE filters are easier to use

Data connectivity

• Kerberos-based SSO for Denodo
• Certified Connectors

Service

• Featured content on Home Updates
• View dataset details from workspace list view
• Filter apps gallery to view only endorsed apps

Visualizations

• New visuals
• SMART KPI List by Nova Silva
• Comparison Chart
• Combo Bar PRO Visual
• Editor’s picks

Template Apps

• Download PBIX files for installed template apps
• Analyze Popular Stocks with Power BI
• Facebook Ads Overview Report – by Windsor.ai

Embedded

• The new Power BI embedded analytics playground
• Power BI Embedded Generation 2 (preview)
• Power BI embedded analytics new Contoso demo
• New Client API documentation

Other

• Windows 7 Deprecation
• Certificate revocation check controls now available in Desktop interface
• External Tools integration in Desktop generally available
• Power BI instructor led training – Advanced Data Modeling and data shaping
• Desktop change log