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Dataflows / Datasets / How do you know

‎03-30-2022 07:51 AM

Hello buddies, 

I know how to use Dataflows and Datasets. It looks like dataflow is the power query of the dataset. I can't figure out in which situation to use a datasflow and a dataset.
I also look for good practices in the use of dataflows. One table per dataflow or a set of tables in the dataflow? I imagine that it will depend on the need but either I am interested in good practices

Thank you 

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Anonymous
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‎04-05-2022 10:15 PM

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Please check if these blogs could help.

https://radacad.com/dataflow-vs-dataset-what-are-the-differences-of-these-two-power-bi-components 

https://senturus.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-power-bi-dataflows-an-datasets/ 

 

Best Regards,

Jay

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Anonymous
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‎04-05-2022 10:15 PM

Hi @Anonymous ,

 

Please check if these blogs could help.

https://radacad.com/dataflow-vs-dataset-what-are-the-differences-of-these-two-power-bi-components 

https://senturus.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-power-bi-dataflows-an-datasets/ 

 

Best Regards,

Jay

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‎04-07-2022 01:50 AM

Dataflow serves to create a datamart who can be used as source of dataset. 
Thank you. 

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arvindsingh802
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‎03-30-2022 07:55 AM

Please refer Solved: When to use Dataflow vs Dataset? - Microsoft Power BI Community


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Anonymous
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‎03-30-2022 08:00 AM

Thank you
I had already read this topic but for me what he described for dataflow is possible in dataset

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