What s the best way to reduce dataset size while keeping necessary historical data

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What’s the best way to reduce dataset size while keeping necessary historical data?

I need to reduce the size of my Power BI dataset while retaining essential historical data for analysis. What is the most efficient approach to trim unnecessary data, such as using techniques like aggregating data, filtering out irrelevant rows, or archiving older data, to ensure the dataset remains manageable without losing critical information for trend analysis?
1 day ago in Power BI by Evanjalin
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To reduce the size of your Power BI dataset while retaining necessary historical data for analysis, follow these efficient approaches:

  1. Aggregate Data:

    • Instead of storing granular data, aggregate it at higher levels (e.g., daily to monthly summaries). This reduces the volume of data while retaining the key trends.

    • Use aggregated tables in Power BI to store pre-summarized data, which can be queried faster and more efficiently.

  2. Filter Out Irrelevant Rows:

    • Identify and remove data that isn't necessary for your analysis, such as old transactions, non-essential dimensions, or inactive records.

    • Apply filters during the data load process in Power Query to exclude irrelevant data (e.g., filtering out data older than a certain date if it's no longer needed).

  3. Archive Older Data:

    • For very large historical datasets, archive older data into separate tables or databases that can be accessed when needed, rather than keeping everything in the Power BI model.

    • Consider storing archived data in a cloud storage solution or a data warehouse and connect to it using DirectQuery when needed for deep dives.

  4. Use Incremental Refresh:

    • For large datasets that include historical data, use incremental refresh to update only the most recent data during refresh operations, reducing the amount of data loaded and refreshed.

  5. Remove Unused Columns and Tables:

    • Delete any unnecessary columns or tables in Power BI that aren’t needed for reporting or analysis to reduce the overall size of the model.

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