Data is key to most business operations and services and an understanding of data is essential in many roles. This learning path covers data concepts, data analytics, and data roles, services, and products.

Feb 28, 2026 · Azure Data Studio is retired as of February 28, 2026 and no longer receives updates or security fixes. Migrate to Visual Studio Code with the MSSQL extension for continued support. Your …

Businesses rely on data. Understanding data is key to many business operations. This module covers what data is, when to sort and filter data and when to calculate derived values from data.

Learn about the different tools to backup and restore your data, and to recover Windows in case of a system failure.

You can use Excel's Get & Transform (Power Query) experience to connect to multiple data sources, then use the Query Editor to shape and transform data.

Modify Excel’s data import and analysis options, like PivotTable defaults, Data Model behavior, add-ins, performance settings, and access to legacy import wizards in the Data options dialog box.

Find Microsoft Excel help and learning resources. Explore how-to articles, guides, training videos, and tips to efficiently use Excel.

This content is a part of Explore core data concepts.

Dec 3, 2024 · Learn about different data sources and how to get and refresh data sources and semantic models in the Power BI service.

Microsoft Support is here to help you with Microsoft products. Find how-to articles, videos, and training for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Surface, and more.

Explore the role of a data analyst and how Power BI tools transform data into impactful reports and dashboards that support trusted, data-driven decisions across the business.