Handout1

Analytics Workshop 2015 - Handout-1

Sequence of the tasks for the hands on PowerPivot exercises using Sample ContosoV2 data.[http://powerpivotsdr.codeplex.com/]

1. Add Data to Your PowerPivot Workbook.1.1. Add Data by using the Table Import Wizard1.1.1. Filter the Table Data prior to Importing1.1.2. Import the Selected Table and Column Data1.1.3. Import select product category from a column1.1.4. Finish, Close & Refresh for any update in the basic table1.2. Add Data by using a Custom Query1.2.1. Create a Connection to an Access Database1.2.2. Use the Query Designer Tool to Select the Data to Import1.3. Add Data by using Copy and Paste1.4. Add Data by using an Excel Linked Table

2. Save Excel workbook with PowerPivot views.

3. Remove the PowerPivot views/tables from an excel work book.

4. Create Relationships between Tables4.1. Why Create Relationships?4.2. To Review Existing Relationships imported automatically4.3. Create additional relationships manually.4.4. Create Relationships between the data from Access and Excel

5. Calculated Column [Data Analysis Expressions (DAX) Language]A calculated column is based on data that already exists in your PowerPivot workbook.5.1. Create a calculated column5.2. Autocomplete, Fx List

6. Create a PivotTable from PowerPivot Data:PivotTables help efficiently analyse data in detail. You can make comparisons, detect patterns and relationships, and discover trends.6.1 Add a PivotTable to Your Analysis6.2 Add another PivotTable to Your Analysis6.3 Delete a PivotTable

7. Create a PivotChart from PowerPivot Data:PivotCharts provide an interactive graphical representation of data and help see comparisons, patterns, and trends.7.1 Add a PivotChart to Your Analysis7.2 Add another PivotChart to Your Analysis7.3 Delete a PivotChart

8. Add Slicers to PivotTablesSlicers can be used in both Microsoft Excel workbooks and PowerPivot workbooks, to interactively filter and analyze data.8.1 Add Slicers to the Profit by Category PivotTable8.2 Format Slicers8.3Use Slicers to Analyze your PivotTable Data

9. Add Slicers to PivotCharts9.1Add Slicers to a PivotChart9.2Format Slicers9.3Use Slicers to Analyze your PivotChart Data