Dexpro Presents: Introduction to Microsoft Power BI for Dynamics GP Users

Belinda Allen

Visualize your Data

In this session, we will start with the basics of connecting to data in the Dynamics GP database. Specifically, we will show you how to:
  • Connect to a Dynamics GP SQL database using Power BI Desktop 
  • Connect to General Ledger Data and the Checkbook balance 
  • Correctly set up a data model 
  • Create eye catching and impactful visuals  

Meet the Speaker


Belinda Allen is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Power BI. Belinda is currently a Microsoft Power Platform Trainer, Speaker, and the Co-Author of 2 books on Business Intelligence and Microsoft Dynamics GP.


Background

Prior to focusing solely on training, Belinda was a principal at Smith & Allen Consulting, Inc. (SACI) in New York City. SACI was a Microsoft Dynamics GP partner for over 25 years. She has always had a passion for reporting and business intelligence. Her skills include Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Power Apps, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Business Central, and of course Microsoft Dynamics GP.


Power Platform Share on YouTube

Belinda focuses on the Microsoft Power Platform. She happily wears the title #CitizenDeveloper and represents this title in a YouTube Live show (Power Platform Share) that she cohosts with Mariano Gomez and Steve Endow. 

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Power BI Blogs by Belinda

Belinda is also well known for her blog (Belinda, the GP CSI), and her BI blog (BI Belinda Blog). On her blog, she shares useful information about the product quickly and succinctly. With followers from all over the globe, she can share knowledge and achieve her mission: “To improve the lives and business success of my followers.”

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All of Belinda's blogs and notes can be found here.  ​