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How can you use Power Pivot in Excel to create a star schema model and integrate it with Power BI for reporting?

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How do you handle many-to-many relationships in Power Pivot when designing a data model to ensure correct data aggregation?

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What is the difference between Power Pivot's Data Model and Power BI’s data model, and how can they be integrated effectively?

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What are the best practices for improving performance when using DirectQuery in Power BI to retrieve data from SQL Server?

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What are the best practices for displaying large geographic datasets (e.g., countries, cities) on a Power BI map without affecting performance?

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How do you manage and optimize cross-platform integration for Power BI reports (e.g., embedding in SharePoint, Teams, and other business applications)?

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When should I choose R over Python (or vice versa) for Power BI integration? Are there specific strengths or limitations?

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How can I display data in Power BI as a hierarchy when it contains multiple nested self-referential relationships?

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What is the correct syntax for using the RELATED() function within an IF condition in Power BI?

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What are the key differences between using the "Filled Map" and "ArcGIS Maps for Power BI" for location-based visualizations?

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How can you implement complex KPIs and visual indicators using DAX that adapt to different user segments or regions?

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How can I expose a custom query as a reusable view in an existing Power BI dashboard?

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What are the steps to integrate Python scripts into Power BI for data transformation or visualization?

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

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How can I retrieve a mapped value from a many-to-one related table in Power BI when using DirectQuery mode?

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What are the best ways to use Power BI's machine learning capabilities, such as AutoML, for predictive analytics on your dataset?

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How do you leverage Power BI's Composite Model to combine import and DirectQuery data sources within the same report?

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How can you efficiently manage Power BI’s incremental refresh for very large tables, such as sales or transactional data?

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How do you integrate Power BI maps with external geospatial data services (e.g., ArcGIS, Mapbox)?

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How do R or Python scripts impact Power BI report performance, and how can I optimize them?

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What are the prerequisites for running R scripts in Power BI Desktop, and how do I troubleshoot script failures?

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Is it possible to use both R and Python scripts in the same Power BI report? If so, how do they interact?

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How can you use Power BI’s built-in clustering algorithms for unsupervised learning on your dataset?

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How can you handle complex data transformations involving multi-step M queries in Power Query for large datasets?

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How can I track and log user interactions with Power BI reports?

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How do you integrate Power BI with Azure Synapse Analytics to create highly scalable data models?

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How can you manage and deploy Power BI reports using Microsoft Power Platform's ALM (Application Lifecycle Management)?

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What best practices do you follow for data validation and audit trails in Power BI solutions?

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Is it possible to create report-level measures in Power BI while using a live query connection to an OLAP cube?

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How can you implement advanced date tables in Power BI for financial reporting (e.g., fiscal calendars, week-based reporting)?

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How do you implement complex user-defined DAX functions like time-intelligence with custom fiscal year definitions?

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How do you control and limit data export options for sensitive Power BI reports?

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Why is the "Visual" tab missing in the formatting pane for a custom visual in Power BI?

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How can I fix the "Invalid Token Type" error when connecting to Power BI’s XMLA endpoint using ADOMD?

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What strategies can help address the performance impact of overly complex visuals?

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Why is my DAX measure for dynamic percent change returning no value?

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How can I edit a Power BI report that won't open due to many-to-many relationships?

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How do you set up paginated reports for printable, pixel-perfect exports in Power BI?

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