Learning Microsoft Power BI - DAX Concepts and Fundamentals

The video tutorial introduces DAX, a core calculation language used in Power BI, Excel, and SQL Server Analysis Services. It explains DAX's origin in Excel Powerpivot and its design to be user-friendly for Excel users. The tutorial highlights the differences between Excel and DAX calculations, emphasizing DAX's focus on columns and tables. It concludes by discussing the power of DAX filters in applying business logic to data analysis.

In what environments can DAX be utilized?

What is the significance of understanding DAX's calculation against columns and tables?