What are the different storage modes available in Power BI?

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Power BI provides multiple storage modes to balance performance and real-time data requirements.

    
        
            
                Storage Mode
                Description
            
        
        
            
                Import
                Data is loaded into Power BI memory for maximum performance.
            
            
                DirectQuery
                Queries data directly from the source system.
            
            
                Dual
                Acts as both Import and DirectQuery.
            
            
                Direct Lake
                Reads data directly from OneLake without importing.
            
        
    

    Architect Recommendation: Use Import whenever possible for performance and DirectQuery only when real-time data is required.

Storage Mode	Description
Import	Data is loaded into Power BI memory for maximum performance.
DirectQuery	Queries data directly from the source system.
Dual	Acts as both Import and DirectQuery.
Direct Lake	Reads data directly from OneLake without importing.

What are the different storage modes available in Power BI?

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