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How can I filter a dataset in Power BI to show records where a date column is less than the slicer value?

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Why is my DAX measure for dynamic percent change returning no value?

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I need to compute a year-over-year (YoY) growth rate but only for months where I have data in both years—how do I do this?

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Your Power BI report is slow when switching slicer values, and your DAX measures are using FILTER extensively. What steps can you take to improve performance?

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Is it possible to extract Power BI metadata (e.g., dataset lineage) using Azure Data Factory?

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What are the steps to import a SQL Server .BAK backup file into Power BI?

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The client wants a KPI card that displays “Sales Performance” in red if below target, yellow if close, and green if above target. How can you achieve this in Power BI?

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How can you implement proper indentation in a Power BI matrix report?

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I have a dataset where column data types change frequently—how can I create a dynamic transformation process?

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Your dataset contains multiple fact tables (Sales, Inventory, and Finance). Should you create relationships between them directly, or use a bridge table? Why?

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