Skip to main content
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Get Fabric Certified for FREE during Fabric Data Days. Don't miss your chance! Request now

Reply
spaxia
Helper I
Helper I

Best Way to work with a Big SQL Azure Database

Hello,

 

I have the following scenario:

 

1) I have a big Azure SQL database

2) Would like to use Power BI Desktop to be free to design the model

 

If I use import I need to download in my pbix file a lot of data every time I want to model my data and i will also

need a lot of time to upload the file in PBI Service.

 

If I use Direct Query i have limited freedom with the model i want to create.

 

Any suggestions?

 

Thank you so much

 

1 REPLY 1
dexterz
Helper II
Helper II

you should use azure ssas

 

Helpful resources

Announcements
November Power BI Update Carousel

Power BI Monthly Update - November 2025

Check out the November 2025 Power BI update to learn about new features.

Fabric Data Days Carousel

Fabric Data Days

Advance your Data & AI career with 50 days of live learning, contests, hands-on challenges, study groups & certifications and more!

FabCon Atlanta 2026 carousel

FabCon Atlanta 2026

Join us at FabCon Atlanta, March 16-20, for the ultimate Fabric, Power BI, AI and SQL community-led event. Save $200 with code FABCOMM.

Top Solution Authors