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nagarjunakan
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direct query optimization

We are using direct Query for around 4 lac rows, we have experienced it's been bit slow. If any one suggest for any performance improvement steps for same.

Just want to connect for direct query optimization, as its taking time to refresh data. in schdeule refresh.

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nickyvv
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Hi @nagarjunakan, please refer to 400.000 rows (instead of the Indian numbering system 😉).

 

You say you are having issues with DirectQuery in Power BI. However, there are a few conflicting things you mention in your question:

You say you want to optimize for DirectQuery, but it's taking a long time to refresh data in a scheduled refresh. This is not possible. You can only set scheduled refresh in Import mode. You do have a Scheduled cache refresh with DirectQuery, but you can only set an interval there for the service to cache dashboard tiles for example.

DirectQuery

image.png

Import

image.png

So could you please explain a bit further what your setup exactly is? Maybe add some screenshots to clarify?



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v-alq-msft
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Hi, @nagarjunakan 

 

I'd like to suggest you to optimize from the following aspects.

 

1. Optimize data source performance

2. Optimize model design

3. Optimize report designs

4. Convert to a Composite Model

 

For further information, you may refer to the article .

 

Best Regards

Allan

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

 

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Hi @nagarjunakan  If you have tried all optimization technique still facine slowness problem thwn use VM Machine and keep all your reports oepn in browser use auto page refresh extension. Page will refresh automatically and now youse your reports they will load instant  in services.
Thanks 

 

v-alq-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi, @nagarjunakan 

 

I'd like to suggest you to optimize from the following aspects.

 

1. Optimize data source performance

2. Optimize model design

3. Optimize report designs

4. Convert to a Composite Model

 

For further information, you may refer to the article .

 

Best Regards

Allan

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

 

 

nickyvv
Most Valuable Professional
Most Valuable Professional

Hi @nagarjunakan, please refer to 400.000 rows (instead of the Indian numbering system 😉).

 

You say you are having issues with DirectQuery in Power BI. However, there are a few conflicting things you mention in your question:

You say you want to optimize for DirectQuery, but it's taking a long time to refresh data in a scheduled refresh. This is not possible. You can only set scheduled refresh in Import mode. You do have a Scheduled cache refresh with DirectQuery, but you can only set an interval there for the service to cache dashboard tiles for example.

DirectQuery

image.png

Import

image.png

So could you please explain a bit further what your setup exactly is? Maybe add some screenshots to clarify?



Did I answer your question? Mark my post as a solution!

Blog: nickyvv.com | @NickyvV


My client was  connecting with  direct Query for around 4 lac rows, they are faced performance isues  it's been bit slow.

Can you suggest for any performance improvement steps for same.

 

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