Drill Through from Power BI Table to Paginated Report
Inkey Solutions, April 22, 202531 Views
What is Drill Through? Drill-through is a feature in Power BI that allows users to navigate from one report page to another while passing context-specific filters. This is especially useful when users need detailed insights beyond summary data. Overview In this scenario, we have a Power BI report with two pages: Summary Page: Contains a… Continue reading Drill Through from Power BI Table to Paginated Report
Read moreChoosing the Right Data Store in Microsoft Fabric: A Guide to Making Smart Decisions
Inkey Solutions, April 15, 202537 Views
Data storage has come a long way. Gone are the days when we simply dumped everything into a SQL database and called it a day. With the evolution of cloud computing, real-time analytics, and scalable architectures, choosing the right data store is more critical than ever. Microsoft Fabric offers multiple options, but each serves a… Continue reading Choosing the Right Data Store in Microsoft Fabric: A Guide to Making Smart Decisions
Read moreTop 10 Reasons Why Dynamics 365 Business Central Is a Game-Changer for Your Business
Inkey Solutions, April 14, 202533 Views
What is Dynamics 365 Business Central? Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provides a powerful, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution for small and medium-sized businesses. Dynamics 365 Business Central combines core business areas—such as finance, sales, service, and operation into a single, user-friendly platform. Dynamics 365 Business Central streamlines daily operations through automation and… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Why Dynamics 365 Business Central Is a Game-Changer for Your Business
Read moreFuture Trends in ETL: The Role of AI and Automation in Microsoft Fabric
Inkey Solutions, April 10, 2025125 Views
Over the past few years, the need for data-driven decision-making has spurred the development of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. As companies seek better ways to leverage their data, AI and automation are proving to be transformative forces. Microsoft Fabric, an integrated data platform, is well-positioned to capitalize on these technologies, enabling a smarter, faster,… Continue reading Future Trends in ETL: The Role of AI and Automation in Microsoft Fabric
Read moreHow to Apply CSS to a Specific Element by Declaring a Variable in JavaScript
Inkey Solutions, April 4, 202583 Views
Applying CSS to a specific out-of-the-box (OOB) button on a form in Power Pages can be challenging, especially when you want the style changes to affect only a particular page without impacting the same button on other pages. This is because OOB buttons often share common classes and styles across the entire site. To achieve… Continue reading How to Apply CSS to a Specific Element by Declaring a Variable in JavaScript
Read moreUsing Bookmarks and Selection Pane for Interactive Reports in Power BI
Inkey Solutions, March 28, 2025122 Views
Power BI provides powerful features to enhance user interactivity, and two of the most effective tools for this are Bookmarks and the Selection Pane. These features allow you to create interactive reports, toggle between different views, and customize user experiences without complex coding. In this blog, we will explore how to use Bookmarks and the… Continue reading Using Bookmarks and Selection Pane for Interactive Reports in Power BI
Read moreReal-Time Alerts with Data Activator and KQL in Microsoft Fabric
Inkey Solutions, March 26, 202588 Views
In this blog, we will leverage Microsoft Fabric’s Data Activator and Kusto Query Language (KQL) to monitor IoT sensor data in real-time. If the temperature of a machine exceeds 80°C, an email alert will be triggered automatically. Data Activator enables real-time monitoring and automation based on data conditions, while KQL is used to analyze and… Continue reading Real-Time Alerts with Data Activator and KQL in Microsoft Fabric
Read moreEnsuring Data Integrity in Microsoft Fabric: Validating Excel Headers in Data Pipeline Before Loading Data into the Destination
Inkey Solutions, March 21, 202580 Views
In data engineering, maintaining data integrity is crucial. One common challenge is ensuring that an incoming file contains all the required column headers before loading it into the destination table. In this blog, we will implement a solution in Azure Fabric where we: Load an Excel file into Lakehouse. Extract and validate the column headers. … Continue reading Ensuring Data Integrity in Microsoft Fabric: Validating Excel Headers in Data Pipeline Before Loading Data into the Destination
Read moreStar Schema vs. Snowflake Schema: Choosing the Right Model for Power BI
Inkey Solutions, March 18, 2025143 Views
Building reports in Power BI requires the right data structure for optimal performance. The two main approaches are Star Schema and Snowflake Schema. Let’s break down their differences in a simple way. Understanding Star Schema Think of Star Schema as the simpler, faster approach. It consists of a central fact table containing numeric values (sales,… Continue reading Star Schema vs. Snowflake Schema: Choosing the Right Model for Power BI
Read moreDelaying Pipeline Execution Until a Specific Time in Fabric Data Pipeline by Implementing a Dynamic Wait Mechanism
Inkey Solutions, March 13, 2025151 Views
In Azure Data Factory (ADF), certain pipelines need to run at a specific time, but standard scheduling mechanisms like triggers or on-completion dependencies may not be suitable due to dependencies on upstream processes. A common challenge is ensuring that a pipeline starts at or after a predefined time while avoiding issues like premature execution, data… Continue reading Delaying Pipeline Execution Until a Specific Time in Fabric Data Pipeline by Implementing a Dynamic Wait Mechanism
Read moreOptimizing Power BI Reports with Performance Analyzer
Inkey Solutions, March 7, 2025314 Views
Struggling with a slow Power BI report? You’re not alone. Slow performance is often caused by complex calculations, inefficient data models, or an overload of visuals. Power BI Performance Analyzer can help identify these bottlenecks and guide you toward a smoother, faster report. What is Power BI Performance Analyzer? A built-in tool in Power BI… Continue reading Optimizing Power BI Reports with Performance Analyzer
Read moreHow to Utilize the Accounts Receivable Administrator Role Center in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Inkey Solutions, February 28, 2025398 Views
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a strong ERP solution adapted to streamline financial operations. One of the standout features of 2024 wave1 for collection management is the Accounts Receivable Administrator Role Center. This role center is designed to centralize and simplify collection tasks, such as creating and sending reminders and statements. By leveraging the… Continue reading How to Utilize the Accounts Receivable Administrator Role Center in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Read moreMastering Calculation Groups in Power BI
Inkey Solutions, February 25, 2025590 Views
One of the most powerful features in Power BI is Calculation Groups. They allow you to reduce redundant calculations and enhance the flexibility of your reports. If you often find yourself writing multiple measures for different time-based calculations (such as YTD, QTD, MTD, YOY), then Calculation Groups are the ultimate solution. In this blog, we… Continue reading Mastering Calculation Groups in Power BI
Read moreLookup CRM Metadata Using API in Postman
Inkey Solutions, February 21, 2025305 Views
In today’s fast-paced digital world, understanding and leveraging metadata is key to building robust, data-driven applications. Working with CRM systems, having quick access to metadata especially for lookup fields can significantly streamline customization and integration efforts. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the process of fetching CRM metadata using API calls in Postman, with… Continue reading Lookup CRM Metadata Using API in Postman
Read moreOvercoming Lakehouse Limitations: Implementing Upserts with PySpark
Inkey Solutions, February 14, 2025522 Views
Lakehouses combine the best features of data lakes and data warehouses, offering scalable and cost-effective solutions for storing and processing large datasets. However, they come with a notable limitation: insert, update, and delete operations on tables are not natively supported. This poses a challenge for use cases requiring data synchronization or incremental updates. To overcome… Continue reading Overcoming Lakehouse Limitations: Implementing Upserts with PySpark
Read moreDynamics Great Plains vs. Business Central: Why It’s Time to Upgrade
Inkey Solutions, February 11, 2025228 Views
For years, Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (GP) was the go-to ERP solution for businesses looking for robust accounting and financial management tools. However, as technology evolves and business needs shift, it’s clear that Microsoft Dynamics Business Central has taken the lead as the modern, scalable alternative. If you’re still using GP, it may be time… Continue reading Dynamics Great Plains vs. Business Central: Why It’s Time to Upgrade
Read moreHow AI Boosts Employee Productivity and Drives Business Growth
Inkey Solutions, February 7, 2025248 Views
In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and productivity. Artificial intelligence (AI) is proving to be a game-changer, helping employees work smarter and faster. From automating repetitive tasks to providing insightful analytics, AI is transforming workplaces in ways that lead to significant business growth. Automating Repetitive Tasks One of… Continue reading How AI Boosts Employee Productivity and Drives Business Growth
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Unlock Your Business’s Potential: 5 Ways Microsoft Azure Consulting Services Can Transform Your Operations
Inkey Solutions, February 6, 2025275 Views
The rapidly changing digitization world brings a lot of troubles regarding the complexities of IT infrastructure management and scaling issues for business organizations. Microsoft Azure Services offers a variety of cloud services, including computing, storage, analytics, networking, and AI. These services can be used to develop and scale applications or run existing applications in the… Continue reading Unlock Your Business’s Potential: 5 Ways Microsoft Azure Consulting Services Can Transform Your Operations
Read moreLinking Your Dataverse Environment to Microsoft Fabric
Inkey Solutions, January 21, 2025738 Views
Microsoft Fabric offers a robust platform for data integration and analytics. Leveraging the wealth of data stored in your Dataverse environment within Fabric is not only possible but also highly beneficial. This blog delves into the process of linking your Dataverse environment to Microsoft Fabric, exploring prerequisites, advantages, considerations, and a detailed step-by-step integration process.… Continue reading Linking Your Dataverse Environment to Microsoft Fabric
Read moreStripe Payment Integration with Power Pages
Inkey Solutions, January 17, 2025820 Views
Stripe payment integration is a key feature of Power Pages, allowing users to easily process payments directly within the portal. This integrated functionality enhances businesses by providing a simple payment solution. With just a few clicks, users can securely complete their purchases using Stripe’s trusted payment processing services. Stripe is a preview feature in Power… Continue reading Stripe Payment Integration with Power Pages
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