Excel Power Pivot: Building Data Models for Business Intelligence
Power Pivot brings enterprise-grade data modeling to Excel, allowing you to analyze millions of rows of data with ease.
Why Power Pivot Matters
Traditional Excel workbooks slow down with large datasets. Power Pivot's in-memory engine handles millions of rows while maintaining performance.
Key Features
- Data modeling with relationships
- DAX formula language
- Handles up to 100 million rows
- Seamless integration with PivotTables
Building Your First Data Model
Import data from multiple sources and define relationships between tables for comprehensive analysis.
DAX Formula Example
Calculate total sales for 2025
=CALCULATE(SUM(Sales[Amount]), FILTER(Sales, Sales[Year] = 2025))