#powerbi hashtag - Bluesky

@edwardsdna.bsky.social

6 hours ago

Understanding Live Connection vs DirectQuery in Power BI: Why Live Connection Is Usually Faster Designing high-performance reports in Microsoft Power BI isn’t just about visuals it’s about architecture. When connecting to semantic models, the choice between Live Connection and DirectQuery can dramatically impact speed, scalability, and user experience. Why does Live Connection feel so fast? What really happens behind the scenes when you combine multiple semantic models? And why does performance change when Power BI switches to DirectQuery over Analysis Services? In this article, we break down: * How Live Connection leverages the in-memory power of VertiPaq * How DirectQuery pushes queries back to sources like SQL Server Analysis Services, Azure Analysis Services, or Azure Synapse Analytics * Why using multiple semantic models forces an architectural shift * And how to choose the right connection mode for enterprise BI solutions If you’re building governed, scalable Power BI platforms, understanding this distinction is critical. The right connection strategy doesn’t just improve performance it defines the long-term success of your reporting architecture.

Understanding Live Connection vs DirectQuery in Power BI: Why Live Connection Is Usually Faster: Designing high-performance reports in Microsoft Power BI isn’t just about visuals it’s about architecture.

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sonrai

@sonrai.io

20 hours ago

The disappearance of (software) ownership You own nothing. You "rent" via "subscription". Help! I need somebody, Help! Not just anybody... We wanted an end to the ever-expanding and...

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Donna E

@edwardsdna.bsky.social

1 day ago

🏆 Announcing the wildcard finalist of the Power BI Dataviz World Champs! The judges have deliberated and selected the 4th and final finalist for the Power BI Datavix World Championships finale, held live on-stage in Atlanta, Georgia at FabCon.

🏆 Announcing the wildcard finalist of the Power BI Dataviz World Champs!: The judges have deliberated and selected the 4th and final finalist for the Power BI Datavix World Championships finale, held live on-stage in Atlanta,… @PowerBI #PowerBI #Dataviz #DataVisualization #DataScience #FabCon

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Skillwave Training

@skillwave.training

2 days ago

See what our students are saying! "I liked the in depth demonstrations on how the program is designed to work." T.R. "I loved the recipes developed for every day data problems in business." Elizabeth B. Power Query Academy - Intermediate to Advanced skillwave.training (Skillwave Training logo)

See why students love our flagship #PowerQuery course! 🥰
We'll help you unlock the true power of your data with Power Query in #Excel and #PowerBI! Say goodbye to hours of manual #DataManipulation and hello to quick #DataInsights and informed decisions. Join us today: skw-t.com/pqa

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@gregdeckler.bsky.social

2 days ago

Constructive Criticism on Custom Totals in Power BI YouTube video by Microsoft Hates Greg

Let's take a bit more critical look at the new total functionality in Power BI Desktop. youtu.be/lWJRYdvzn1U

#powerbi #microsoft #microsoftfabric

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Bas Dohmen (How to Power BI)

@howtopowerbi.bsky.social

2 days ago

3 ideas for creating a dynamic focus range in your Power BI reports 🙌🏻

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Bas Dohmen (How to Power BI)

@howtopowerbi.bsky.social

2 days ago

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