Power BI is not only a solution for small datasets, but It also caters for big datasets. If the volume of data is huge, you can switch to DirectQuery mode. Because DirectQuery does not store a copy of that data in the memory of the machine that runs the Power BI model, then Power BI Read more about Power BI Fast and Furious with Aggregations[…]
If you want to print a Power BI report and have a tabular visual in your report (such as a table or matrix), then your options are limited. Fortunately, Power BI Paginated report can help with that. In this article and video, I’ll explain the paginated report and the differences between that and a normal Read more about Power BI Paginated Report – Perfect for Printing[…]
Datamart, Dataflow, and Dataset are all Power BI components dealing with the data. I have presented about these a lot, and one of the questions I get is: What is the difference between Dataflow, Dataset, and Datamart? So I thought to explain it in an article and help everyone in that understanding. In this post, Read more about Power BI Datamart Vs. Dataflow Vs. Dataset[…]
Using Power BI is simple. However, using it properly needs a good architecture. In a multi-developer environment, the architecture of a Power BI implementation should allow multiple developers to work on the same solution at the same time. On the other hand, the Power BI architecture should be designed so that different layers of that Read more about Power BI Architecture for Multi-Developer[…]
Have you ever had a situation where you want to re-use part of the model in another report? Imagine two report visualizers in your team who want to create Power BI report visualizations from your data model. You have already done some modeling and calculations. How can this be done the best way without a Read more about Power BI Shared Datasets: What is it? How does it work? and Why should you care?[…]
In the previous article, I mentioned what is the Dataflow, how it can be helpful, and mentioned some of its use cases of it in real-world Power BI implementation. In this article as the second part of the series for Dataflow, I like to give you some hands-on experience with Dataflow and explain how Dataflow Read more about Getting Started With Dataflow in Power BI – Part 2 of Dataflow Series[…]
Dataflows are an important component in the Power BI architecture. Using them can enhance the development and maintenance of your Power BI solution significantly. However, there are many Power BI implementations that are not using this functionality, even though it is already more than three years passed since it was released. In this blog and Read more about What are Power BI Dataflows and their Use Cases?[…]
Power BI supports different methods for connecting data. That is why the decision to choose the right method is always a tough decision. You have heard of DirectQuery, Live Connection, Import Data, and there is also a Composite Model. What do these actually mean? and what is the situation in which you should choose one Read more about Power BI Connection Types: DirectQuery, Live, or Import? Tough Decision![…]
In the early days of developing Power BI solutions, you could choose DirectQuery or Import Data connection types, but not both. In 2018, Power BI added a breakthrough feature called Composite Model. Now, using this feature, you can have part of your Power BI dataset connected directly from a data source, and another part to Read more about Composite Model in Power BI; DirectQuery and Import Data Combined[…]
Live Connection is another type of connection in Power BI. This type of connection is somehow similar to DirectQuery because it won’t store data in memory. However, it is different from DirectQuery, because it will give you the analytical engine of SQL Server Analysis Services Tabular. With this method, you get benefits of both worlds; Read more about Live Connection; When Power BI comes Hybrid[…]