Welcome to the course on Data Connection and Functionalities in Power BI. This course is strategically crafted to empower you with the skills needed to construct a robust database and efficiently manage intricate datasets using MS SQL Server. Throughout this course, you will acquire the expertise to develop well-formatted database that are seamlessly designed to integrate with Power BI. During this course, you will explore the industry-specific applications of Power BI and MS SQL Server. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Attain expertise in SQL for proficient data administration within SQL Server. 2. Employ SQL's capacities in orchestrating data to meet the data processing needs of Power BI. 3. Visualize the data from the SQL server to connect it to Power BI 4. Strategies for enhancing data retrieval speed aligned with Power BI 5. Construct DirectQuery connection with Power BI 6. Implement M-functions for data modeling. This long course is designed for Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Administrator, and Business Analyst seeking to enhance their analytical and design skills. Prior experience with MS Excel and RDBMS is beneficial but not mandatory for this course. Join us on this journey to enhance your Power BI and MS SQL Server skills and elevate your analytical and design capabilities.