Author: Samson Truong
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Mastering Power BI Deployment: How to Set Up and Use Microsoft Fabric Deployment Pipelines
When working with Power BI reports, ensuring smooth deployment without disruptions is crucial. Have you ever made changes to a report, only for it to break in production, leading to a flood of messages asking, “Why isn’t my report working?” Fortunately, Microsoft Fabric Deployment Pipelines provide a structured approach to testing and deploying updates before… Read more
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Fabric Shortcuts & Mirroring: The Key to Effortless Data Integration
As organizations transition to Microsoft Fabric, they gain access to a powerful suite of integrated analytics tools designed to streamline data interaction. However, one major challenge arises: How do you connect your existing databases to Fabric? Fabric provides several methods for accessing external data seamlessly, with shortcuts and mirroring being two key approaches. These approaches… Read more
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Power BI Storage Modes: Import vs. DirectQuery vs. Direct Lake – Which One is Right for You?
When you first load a table into Power BI, one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is whether to use Import mode or DirectQuery mode. Both options have distinct advantages and drawbacks, and the best choice for your use case will depend on your specific requirements. In recent developments, a new option, Direct… Read more