Versatile Reporting: Unlocking Different Ways to Build Paginated Reports in Power BI
Session Overview: Paginated reports are essential for delivering pixel-perfect, printable reports especially in enterprise environments with complex reporting requirements. This session explores the different ways to build paginated reports within the Power BI ecosystem, including connecting to various data sources and selecting the best approach for performance, scalability, and business needs. Understanding when and why to use paginated reports ensures organizations can deliver the right reporting experience for every audience.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand Various Connectivity Options: Learn how paginated reports can connect to Power BI semantic models, SQL databases, and other data sources.
- Build Reports Using Different Methods: Explore how to create paginated reports using direct database connections, Power BI datasets, and Power Query.
- Select the Optimal Approach for Performance and Scalability: Understand when to use each connectivity method based on business needs, performance, and report complexity.
Speakers: Rami Elsharif, Siva Mani
Recorded at: Community Summit NA 2025
Type: Breakout Session
Ability Level: 201 – Intermediate
Primary Product: Power Platform
Tracks: Business Intelligence (BI) & Reporting, Data
Terms: All rights reserved by the speaker, Community Summit NA, and Dynamic Communities and cannot be reproduced or distributed without express written consent by the speaker and Dynamic Communities.
