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DP333
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Embed for Customer Direct Query vs Import

I am embedding dashboard into a webiste. We were creating a PBI datasest and connecting multiple reports to it via direct query. We are have performance problems and I think most of them would be taken care of if we switched to Import. 

 

We are using a A1 Sku for the embed. As I understand it, the A skus relate to compute capacity but not the storage size of the data model. Is this true?

 

Do I have to pay for storage costs seporately? If so, does that mean I would have to buy premium capacity or how does it work?

 

I tried searching but I found mostly confusing information so any info is greatly appreciated. 

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Anonymous
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HI @DP333,

Perhaps you can take a look at the following link about power bi premium license FAQ and difference between capacity and SKUs if hleps:

Power BI Premium FAQ - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Capacity and SKUs in Power BI embedded analytics - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

Regards,

Xiaoxin Sheng

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