What techniques can you use to optimize Power BI s performance when dealing with a large number of visuals on a single report page

0 votes
What techniques can you use to optimize Power BI’s performance when dealing with a large number of visuals on a single report page?

I’m designing a Power BI report with many visuals on a single page to provide comprehensive insights to stakeholders. However, this is causing the report to load and update slowly. What are some proven techniques to optimize performance and maintain usability when working with a large number of visuals on a single page?
Nov 26, 2024 in Power BI by Evanjalin
• 9,780 points
76 views

1 answer to this question.

0 votes

To maximize Power BI performance when handling several visuals in a single report page, you can do well if you use these techniques:

Reduce the number of visuals: Limit the visuals on the page to include only the most important. Each one uses up, thus reducing unnecessary visuals and improving performance.

Make it aggregated data: Instead of raw data, show it at a higher level, e.g., monthly aggregates against daily data. This reduces both the amount of data processed and visualized.

Optimize DAX and Queries: DAX-formula optimization is a must to ensure that you have efficient calculations. Avoid complex functions or very volatile (like FILTER and CALCULATE inside measures) as they slow down the computation. Identify what queries are running slow by using the Performance Analyzer in Power BI.

Bookmarks and drill-through hold great promise: Instead of viewing all visuals at a go on a page, bookmark and drill through pages to view details on demand. This helps to clear off the prime page and improves load times.

Use query reduction methods: Limit includes settings that refresh the data and basic query reduction on user interaction. Use slicers when limiting the retrieval of data to make queries less frequent when changing filters or interacting with visuals.

Enable DirectQuery or Live Connection: If the dataset is large, enable DirectQuery or live connections to the data source. Power BI would not query data from your memory but directly from the source, thus increasing your load time depending on the data source.

Use paginated reports: You may want to consider paginating the report or even using paginated reports. These are well-optimized for big data and render very well in most cases.

Optimize the types of visuals: Some visuals, such as maps and high-cardinality charts, greatly lower the reports' performance for reports. Where possible, replace them with more simple visuals or summarized data.

answered Nov 26, 2024 by Anu
• 1,200 points

Related Questions In Power BI

0 votes
1 answer
0 votes
0 answers
+2 votes
2 answers

What techniques can I use to improve the user experience when creating custom visuals in Power BI?

Techniques to use when creating custom visuals ...READ MORE

answered Oct 21, 2024 in Power BI by pooja
• 11,230 points
222 views
+1 vote
1 answer
0 votes
2 answers

Can I get rid of the grey border on the report visuals with power bi embedded?

It's just a simple css code to ...READ MORE

answered Apr 19, 2020 in Power BI by Prateek Mehta
5,660 views
0 votes
1 answer

What strategies do you use for writing efficient DAX code to handle large fact tables with millions of rows?

In Data Analytics eXpressions (DAX), when dealing ...READ MORE

answered Oct 29, 2024 in Power BI by pooja
• 11,230 points
258 views
0 votes
1 answer
0 votes
0 answers

How can I reduce the size of a Power BI file (PBIX) when working with large datasets?

How can I reduce the size of ...READ MORE

Nov 5, 2024 in Power BI by Evanjalin
• 9,780 points
88 views
+1 vote
2 answers

What strategies can I use to handle large datasets without slowing down my Power BI reports?

In Power BI, to deal effectively with ...READ MORE

answered Nov 20, 2024 in Power BI by Anu
• 1,200 points
125 views
+1 vote
2 answers

Can Distinct Values be Counted in Power BI with a Filter?

Yes, filter distinct values in Power BI ...READ MORE

answered Nov 26, 2024 in Power BI by Anu
• 1,200 points
140 views
webinar REGISTER FOR FREE WEBINAR X
REGISTER NOW
webinar_success Thank you for registering Join Edureka Meetup community for 100+ Free Webinars each month JOIN MEETUP GROUP