With the growth of data in Power BI models, automating the administration has become a part of an admin’s role. In this course, Automating Power BI Admin, you’ll gain the ability to use REST API calls for administrative functions. First, you’ll explore the definitions and areas where these functions can be used. Next, you’ll use cmdlets to execute administrative functions within the Power BI service. Finally, you’ll discover the security best practices to execute the REST API calls. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to reduce manual interactions of a Power BI administrator.
Author Name: Thomas LeBlanc
Author Description:
Thomas LeBlanc (Microsoft Data Platform MVP) is a Data Enthusiast in Baton Rouge, La. He started his IT career as a COBOL programmer in 1989 while at LSU. Since then he has spent years as a developer, DBA and Data Warehousing/Business Intelligence Architect. Community involve includes the local SQL Server and Analytics User Groups as well as SQLSaturday. Speaking engagements have been a blessing at SQL Pass Summit, Live 360, VSLive and IT Dev Connections.

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Evaluating Power BI REST APIs
  18mins
• Executing Cmdlets for Power BI Administration
  17mins
• Simplifying Execution of Scripts
  23mins