Are you an admin overseeing multiple Power BI workspaces and grappling with the challenge of monitoring activities and performance across all of them in a unified view? This session is designed precisely for you. Join us as we delve into a comprehensive guide on how to streamline and optimize your Power BI environment using Azure Data Explorer (ADX) and Kusto Query Language (KQL).

In this session, we’ll kick off with a Introduction to Azure Data Explorer and Kusto, highlighting their roles and benefits in data management and analysis. You will get acquainted with ADX as a high-performance big data analytics platform that powers real-time dashboards and analytic applications.

Next, we’ll dive into the Basics of KQL (Kusto Query Language), the powerful query language used by Azure Data Explorer. Learn how to write and execute KQL queries, understand its syntax, and harness its capabilities for effective data manipulation and analysis.

We’ll then explore Kusto Dashboards, which provide an intuitive way to visualize your data. Discover how to create, customize, and share dashboards that offer deep insights into your Power BI environment.

We’ll also cover the crucial step of Linking your Log Analytics Workspace to Power BI for logs. This segment will walk you through configuring the Log Analytics workspace and connecting it to Power BI, enabling seamless integration and comprehensive log management.

Finally, we’ll demonstrate Using Log Data to Build Monitoring Dashboards. Leverage the data collected in your Log Analytics workspace to create detailed and informative monitoring dashboards in Power BI. Gain the ability to monitor performance metrics, track activity logs, and identify issues across multiple workspaces, all within a single, cohesive interface.

By the end of this session, you will have the knowledge and tools to efficiently monitor and manage multiple Power BI workspaces, ensuring optimal performance and streamlined administration. Whether you’re a seasoned Power BI admin or new to the platform, this session will provide valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance your monitoring capabilities.

Are you an Admin for multiple Power BI workspaces and need to monitor the activity and performance all in one place? Then this session is for you.
Agenda -
Introduction to Azure Data Explorer/Kusto
Basics of KQL
Kusto Dashboards
Linking Log Analytics Workspace to Power BI for logs
Using the log data to build monitoring dashboards