Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and our consulting services.
Power BI
What is Power BI?
Power BI is Microsoft business intelligence platform that transforms raw data into interactive visualizations and actionable insights. It connects to hundreds of data sources and enables organizations to make data-driven decisions.
What is the difference between Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service?
Power BI Desktop is a free Windows application for creating reports and data models. Power BI Service is the cloud-based platform for sharing, collaborating, and consuming reports across your organization.
How much does Power BI cost?
Power BI offers multiple licensing options: Power BI Desktop is free, Power BI Pro is typically around 0/user/month, and Power BI Premium offers dedicated capacity starting at ,995/month. Contact us for enterprise pricing guidance.
Can Power BI connect to my existing data sources?
Yes, Power BI supports over 200 data connectors including SQL Server, Oracle, Salesforce, Google Analytics, Excel, SharePoint, and many more. We can help you set up secure connections to your data.
Microsoft Fabric
What is Microsoft Fabric?
Microsoft Fabric is a unified SaaS analytics platform that brings together Data Engineering, Data Factory, Data Science, Real-Time Intelligence, Data Warehouse, and Power BI with OneLake as the central data storage.
Is Microsoft Fabric replacing Power BI?
No, Power BI remains a core component of Microsoft Fabric. Fabric extends Power BI with additional data engineering, science, and real-time capabilities in a unified platform.
How is Fabric different from Azure Synapse?
Fabric is a SaaS offering that simplifies analytics with automatic integration between workloads and unified governance. It removes complex infrastructure management while providing enterprise-scale capabilities.
Consulting Services
What types of projects do you take on?
We handle projects ranging from single dashboard development to enterprise-wide Power BI and Fabric implementations. This includes data modeling, report development, migrations, training, and managed services.
How long does a typical implementation take?
Timelines vary based on scope. A basic dashboard can be delivered in 2-4 weeks, while enterprise-wide deployments typically take 2-6 months. We provide detailed project plans during our initial consultation.
Do you work with companies outside of Texas?
Yes, we serve clients nationwide and globally. While headquartered in Texas, we deliver consulting services remotely and can travel on-site as needed.
What industries do you specialize in?
We have deep expertise in healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (SOC 2), manufacturing, retail, government (FedRAMP), and education. Our consultants understand the unique compliance requirements of regulated industries.
Training
What training formats do you offer?
We offer on-site instructor-led training, virtual live sessions, and self-paced online courses. Corporate training can be customized to your specific data and use cases.
Do your courses prepare for Microsoft certifications?
Yes, our courses align with Microsoft certification requirements, including the PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst) certification.
Can training be customized for our team?
Absolutely. We offer fully customized corporate training programs tailored to your data, industry, and specific learning objectives.
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