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Exercise Configuring a Flat schema

This document outlines an exercise for configuring a Flat schema in Power BI using the Adventure Works online bicycle store as a case study. It details the steps to load and organize data from an Excel file to improve data quality and support informed business decisions. The conclusion emphasizes the limitations of Flat schemas for complex data relationships and larger datasets.

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Exercise Configuring a Flat schema

This document outlines an exercise for configuring a Flat schema in Power BI using the Adventure Works online bicycle store as a case study. It details the steps to load and organize data from an Excel file to improve data quality and support informed business decisions. The conclusion emphasizes the limitations of Flat schemas for complex data relationships and larger datasets.

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Exercise: Configuring a Flat schema

Introduction

At this stage of the course, you should now have a good understanding of three data models
commonly used for data analysis in Power BI.

In this exercise, you can apply your knowledge of these data models to configure the Flat schema.

 You will walk through the steps to create a Flat schema in Power BI using the example of an
online bicycle store called Adventure Works.

 You'll demonstrate how the store uses a schema to consolidate and analyze data, leading to
better business decisions.

Scenario

Adventure Works has seen a rise in customer complaints following incorrect and delayed deliveries.
The company suspects inconsistencies in its data have caused the issues.

To fix these issues, Adventure Works needs to create a data model in Power BI that accurately and
consistently organizes and integrates its data. You can help the company to develop this data model
as a Flat schema.

The company provides you with an Excel file called AdventureWorksDataSet. The file consolidates all
required data into a table containing all relevant fields related to the company’s products and orders.

You must load this dataset into Power BI and develop it as a Flat schema. Be sure to evaluate the
data quality and configure the model to ensure that Adventure Works can use it to make informed
decisions.

AdventureWorksDataset

XLSX File

Instructions

Create a new Power BI project called Exercise-Configuring a Flat schema. Follow the steps below to
complete the exercise.

Step 1: Download the Excel Files:

 Download and open the Microsoft Excel workbook AdventureWorksDataset.xlsx. The


workbook contains only one worksheet called AdventureWorksData.

Tip: You can download the workbook from this page by selecting the attached Excel file.
Step 2: Connect to the Excel workbook and load the data into Power BI:

1. Connect to the Excel spreadsheet in Power BI.

2. Select the table from the dataset and load it into the Power BI data model.

3. Open a preview of the table in the Preview pane.

Tip: You can import data using the Get Data drop-down menu.

Step 3: Configure the table properties:

1. Configure the table properties by renaming the table to Product and adding a brief
description of the table in Power BI desktop.

Tip: You can configure table properties in the Power Query editor or the Model view of Power BI
desktop.

Step 4: Configure the column properties:

1. Order ID should be a unique value for each sales order. It’s essential to eliminate all duplicate
values in the column to generate accurate analytical results. Identify and remove all
duplicate values in the OrderID column in the worksheet. Review the number of rows in the
Query Editor to ensure all duplicate rows have been deleted.

Tip: You can remove duplicate values using the Remove Duplicates feature.

1. Format the data type of the Product Price column to currency.

Tip: You can configure column properties in the Power Query editor and the Model view of the
Power BI desktop.

Step 5: Save the Power BI Project

1. Navigate to the Model view of the Power BI desktop and ensure that all required tables are
present in the model.
2. Save your flat schema Power BI project to your local machine.

Tip: Select an appropriate project name and folder path for your schema.

Conclusion

It is important to note that while a Flat schema can be convenient for some scenarios, it may not be
suitable for complex data relationships or larger datasets. In such cases, a normalized schema with
multiple tables and defined relationships is a better option to ensure performance and flexibility.

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