What you'll learn

Managing datasets is a crucial step not just in building, but also maintaining the efficiency and integrity of reports. In this course, Manage Files and Datasets with Power BI, you’ll learn how to prepare your datasets to be used in the creation and maintenance of reports and dashboards in Power BI. First, you’ll explore when and how to use the data gateway to ensure the correct and latest data is loaded in Power BI reports and dashboards. Next, you’ll discover how to manage dataset refreshes, and how to share and protect your datasets. Finally, you’ll learn how to properly set up the work environment of Power BI by configuring its global options. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to configure, manage, share, and protect Power BI datasets in order to create and maintain rich, powerful reports.