Which DirectQuery limitation applies compared to Import mode in Power BI?

Power BI Medium

Power BI — Medium

Which DirectQuery limitation applies compared to Import mode in Power BI?

Key points

  • DirectQuery sends queries to the data source for each user interaction
  • Import mode stores data locally for faster report rendering
  • Data source location affects DirectQuery performance
  • Query complexity also impacts DirectQuery report speed

Ready to go further?

Related questions