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Power BI Premium Features Worth Using
Maximize your Premium investment with these key capabilities.
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Power BI Premium unlocks enterprise capabilities that significantly enhance your BI platform.
Key Premium Features
XMLA Endpoints Connect external tools: - Tabular Editor for modeling - DAX Studio for debugging - SQL Server Management Studio - Third-party tools
Deployment Pipelines Manage content lifecycle: - Dev, Test, Prod stages - Controlled promotions - Deployment rules
Paginated Reports Pixel-perfect reporting: - Multi-page documents - Print-ready formatting - Operational reports
Dataflows (Enhanced) Advanced data preparation: - Linked entities - Computed entities - Enhanced performance
Large Dataset Support Beyond 1GB limit: - Up to 400GB datasets - Large-scale analytics - Enterprise data volumes
AI Features
Copilot AI-powered assistance: - Natural language queries - DAX generation - Report creation
AutoML Automated machine learning: - Predictive models - No-code ML - Integrated predictions
Cognitive Services Built-in AI: - Sentiment analysis - Key phrase extraction - Image tagging
Collaboration Features
Apps Package and distribute: - Branded experiences - Simplified sharing - Update management
Goals Track metrics: - KPI monitoring - Status tracking - Alert notifications
Cost Optimization
Make the most of your investment: - Use autoscale options - Monitor capacity metrics - Schedule heavy jobs off-peak - Archive unused content
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use Premium Per User or Premium capacity?
Premium Per User (PPU) works for smaller teams where everyone needs Premium features. Capacity-based Premium is better for larger organizations, external sharing, or when you need to share with users who only have free licenses.
What is the dataset size limit in Premium?
Premium capacity supports datasets up to 400GB (depending on SKU). Premium Per User supports datasets up to 100GB. Pro is limited to 1GB per dataset.
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