Data-Insights with Power BI Desktop

The Power BI variant for beginners

Power BI Desktop is a free version of Microsoft Power BI. The solution focuses on the preparation, visualisation and analysis of data on local computers. The Windows desktop application enables the creation of data models and reports based on data from different source systems.

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Power BI Desktop is particularly suitable for individuals who

  • already use a Microsoft environment
  • do not require extensive collaboration and integration
  • analyse and visualise data locally
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Your advantages with Power BI Desktop

  • EASY TO USE

    Power BI Desktop can be learned quickly due to the familiar menu navigation. A 3-day beginner's training course from Informatec is usually enough to be able to use it.

  • TARGETED DATA ACCESS

    With Power BI Desktop, connections can be made with data from many different sources.

  • FREE TO USE

    Power BI Desktop offers a great and free way to get started with business intelligence, providing numerous features for data analysis and visualization.

  • THE DEVELOPMENT TOOL FOR POWER BI SOLUTIONS

    Power BI Desktop is THE development tool for BI solutions. Whether for beginners or professionals, everyone works with Power BI Desktop. Therefore, no additional knowledge is required just because the solutions become larger and more complex.

Technical features

  • CONNECTING, STRUCTURING AND MODELLING DATA

    Power BI Desktop provides access to data from hundreds of supported local and cloud-based sources. Data can also be structured, transformed and the data model loaded into Power BI Desktop using the Power Query Editor data transformation and preparation module included in Power BI Desktop.

  • VIEWS

    Power BI Desktop differentiates three views: In the Modeling view, relationships between the tables in the data model can be displayed and managed. The Data view shows the content of the tables used in the data model. In the Report view, visuals and reports are created.

  • DATA VISUALS

    Power BI Desktop offers out-of-the-box visuals for the graphical representation of data in the form of charts, graphs, or tables. Additional Power BI elements are available through Microsoft AppSource or third-party vendors. Furthermore, custom Power BI visuals can be created using the open-source framework.

Getting started with the Power BI Desktop

Licence information

Power BI Desktop is a free Windows desktop application.

Power BI Desktop can be installed as an app from the Microsoft Store. Alternatively, an executable file can be downloaded via the Download Center, which is then installed on the respective computer.

Our tip: Companies interested in Power BI Desktop should consider that sharing reports and dashboards is only possible with a paid Power BI license. We are happy to assist you in choosing the right licensing model for your requirements.

IMPORTANT: To share reports and datasets, they must be uploaded to the Power BI Service. This requires at least one paid Power BI Pro license per user (designer and consumer).

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