Hey there! If you’re like me, you’re probably no stranger to the world of Excel and VBA. But when it comes to handling larger datasets, we know that SQL is the way to go. As I’ve been diving into Power BI, I’ve been wondering about the best way to connect my SQL data to the platform. Specifically, I want to know when to link Power BI to a clean table versus a view.
Let’s say I have a table in SQL that I’ve cleaned and aggregated to get the information I need by group. I know I can use views to link Power BI directly to these aggregations. But should I only link Power BI to the clean table if I want to enable extensive drill downs? Or should I prioritize efficiency and link it to the views or smaller tables, even if it means sacrificing some of that drill-down functionality?
I’d love to hear from others who have experience with this. How do you decide when to use views versus tables in Power BI?
One thing I’m considering is the trade-off between efficiency and flexibility. If I link Power BI to a view, I’ll get faster performance and more efficient data processing. But if I link it to a clean table, I’ll have more flexibility to drill down and explore the data in different ways.
What are your thoughts on this? Do you have any best practices or tips to share?
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