The document provides an overview of Power BI and its evolution within Microsoft tools, highlighting key components and features from earlier SharePoint versions through to its integration with Power BI today. Sean Wallbridge, an experienced IT consultant and SharePoint MVP, presents his insights and guides on how to get started with Power BI. The session includes a demo preview and information on pricing for users.

1. Power BI Overview
Sean Wallbridge, SharePoint MVP
@itgroove | www.itgroove.net

2. Agenda
 A Brief History of Microsoft BI
 Power BI Components today
 Demo/Preview (if time allows)

3. Who is this guy?
Sean Wallbridge :: SharePoint Tour Guide
 Experience
 23 Years in Information Technology
 IT Consultant/SharePoint Jedi
 13 Years as a Business Owner
 President and Principal Consultant @itgroove
 8 Time SharePoint MVP, Trainer (MCT) & Casual Developer (low code, no code)
 Author and Technical Editor for 8 books
 On the Web: www.itgroove.net
 My Blog: www.brainlitter.com

4. How we got here…
Before
SharePoint
• Make a nice chart
• Email or Print It
SharePoint
2007
• SQL Reporting Services
• KPI/Status Indicators
• Chart Web Part
• Excel Services
SharePoint
2010
• SQL Reporting Services
• KPI/Status Indicators
• Chart Web Part
• Excel Services
• Performance Point
• Power Pivot
SharePoint 2013
• SQL Reporting Services
• Excel Services
• Power Query
• Power Pivot
• Power View
• Power Map
SharePoint 2016/Online
• SQL Reporting Services
• Office Online Server
• Power Pivot*
• Power BI

5. Why we got here…

6. Building Some BI…
Get Data
Model
Create Visualizations & Reports
Share & Refresh
Get Data
•Excel
•Power Query
Model
•Power Pivot
Create Visualizations & Reports
•Power View
•Power Map
Share & Refresh
•SharePoint
Before (and on Prem)
Get Data
•Power BI
Model
•Power BI
Create Visualizations & Reports
•Power BI
Share & Refresh
•Power BI
Now (Office 365)

7. Getting Started…
Step 1: Go to Powerbi.com, download and install
Free $12.20
Per user, per month
Free vs. Paid
E5

8. Getting Started…
WATCH: https://youtu.be/Qgam9M8I0xA