22-25 April 2026 
SQLBits 2024
Streamlining Power BI with PowerShell
Power BI is a vital tool for data analytics, but managing workspaces, access, and data sets manually can be time-consuming and error-prone.
This session explores how PowerShell automation simplifies and streamlines these tasks.
Power BI is a vital tool for data analytics, but managing workspaces, access, and data sets manually can be time-consuming and error-prone.
This session explores how PowerShell automation simplifies and streamlines these tasks.
Attendees will join us on a journey exploring the fundamentals of PowerShell scripting, tailored specifically towards PowerBI administrators and users. We will cover the setup and configuration of the PowerBI PowerShell module, PSPowerBITools, illustrating its installation, and diving into the authentication methods to securely connect to your PowerBI environment.
The session will have live demonstrations, showcasing real-world scenarios where PowerShell scripts significantly reduce manual efforts and enhance efficiency in managing PowerBI resources. Attendees will witness firsthand the power of automating tasks that are typically time-consuming and error-prone when done manually
Examples of covering automating workspace management
- Check user access
- Activity Events
- Lineage of reports and data sources
This session explores how PowerShell automation simplifies and streamlines these tasks.
Attendees will join us on a journey exploring the fundamentals of PowerShell scripting, tailored specifically towards PowerBI administrators and users. We will cover the setup and configuration of the PowerBI PowerShell module, PSPowerBITools, illustrating its installation, and diving into the authentication methods to securely connect to your PowerBI environment.
The session will have live demonstrations, showcasing real-world scenarios where PowerShell scripts significantly reduce manual efforts and enhance efficiency in managing PowerBI resources. Attendees will witness firsthand the power of automating tasks that are typically time-consuming and error-prone when done manually
Examples of covering automating workspace management
- Check user access
- Activity Events
- Lineage of reports and data sources
Speakers
Sander Stad's previous sessions
Streamlining Power BI with PowerShell
Power BI is a vital tool for data analytics, but managing workspaces, access, and data sets manually can be time-consuming and error-prone.
This session explores how PowerShell automation simplifies and streamlines these tasks.
Saying no is OK
In the high-demand IT field, professionals often struggle with overcommitment and work-life balance. This presentation, "Saying No is OK," offers practical insights and strategies for IT professionals to assertively manage their workload and protect their well-being. Learn the art of saying no, how to prioritize, and maintain professionalism while achieving a healthier work-life balance. Join us for a transformative session that will empower you to succeed while setting necessary boundaries.
Linda Torrång
Linda Torrång's previous sessions
Streamlining Power BI with PowerShell
Power BI is a vital tool for data analytics, but managing workspaces, access, and data sets manually can be time-consuming and error-prone.
This session explores how PowerShell automation simplifies and streamlines these tasks.
Nose-Dive Narratives: Slide Karaoke 2024
Get ready to wrap up a serious day of learning with a dash of humor, spontaneity, and friendly competition! SQLBits presents "Slide Karaoke" where SQLBits speakers reveal their hidden talents while vying for bragging rights. This session promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you in stitches and awe, and the speakers scrambling for their non-existent notes!
Anyone can be an alphabet soup ally
Folks that belong to the queer community are often referred to as LGBTQ+, Jess and Linda represent a small portion of the letters within this alphabet soup and they will guide you through some common situations where you can be a good ally.
There is no one right answer, but there are ways for you to prepare for certain situations so you know what your best move might be to provide support and allyship.
This session will provide tips for people who are new to being an ally and for existing allies who want to add skills to their toolbelt.