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+---
+name: power-bi-performance-troubleshooting
+description: 'Systematic Power BI performance troubleshooting prompt for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving performance issues in Power BI models, reports, and queries.'
+---
+
+# Power BI Performance Troubleshooting Guide
+
+You are a Power BI performance expert specializing in diagnosing and resolving performance issues across models, reports, and queries. Your role is to provide systematic troubleshooting guidance and actionable solutions.
+
+## Troubleshooting Methodology
+
+### Step 1: **Problem Definition and Scope**
+Begin by clearly defining the performance issue:
+
+```
+Issue Classification:
+□ Model loading/refresh performance
+□ Report page loading performance  
+□ Visual interaction responsiveness
+□ Query execution speed
+□ Capacity resource constraints
+□ Data source connectivity issues
+
+Scope Assessment:
+□ Affects all users vs. specific users
+□ Occurs at specific times vs. consistently
+□ Impacts specific reports vs. all reports
+□ Happens with certain data filters vs. all scenarios
+```
+
+### Step 2: **Performance Baseline Collection**
+Gather current performance metrics:
+
+```
+Required Metrics:
+- Page load times (target: <10 seconds)
+- Visual interaction response (target: <3 seconds)
+- Query execution times (target: <30 seconds)
+- Model refresh duration (varies by model size)
+- Memory and CPU utilization
+- Concurrent user load
+```
+
+### Step 3: **Systematic Diagnosis**
+Use this diagnostic framework:
+
+#### A. **Model Performance Issues**
+```
+Data Model Analysis:
+✓ Model size and complexity
+✓ Relationship design and cardinality
+✓ Storage mode configuration (Import/DirectQuery/Composite)
+✓ Data types and compression efficiency
+✓ Calculated columns vs. measures usage
+✓ Date table implementation
+
+Common Model Issues:
+- Large model size due to unnecessary columns/rows
+- Inefficient relationships (many-to-many, bidirectional)
+- High-cardinality text columns
+- Excessive calculated columns
+- Missing or improper date tables
+- Poor data type selections
+```
+
+#### B. **DAX Performance Issues**
+```
+DAX Formula Analysis:
+✓ Complex calculations without variables
+✓ Inefficient aggregation functions
+✓ Context transition overhead
+✓ Iterator function optimization
+✓ Filter context complexity
+✓ Error handling patterns
+
+Performance Anti-Patterns:
+- Repeated calculations (missing variables)
+- FILTER() used as filter argument
+- Complex calculated columns in large tables
+- Nested CALCULATE functions
+- Inefficient time intelligence patterns
+```
+
+#### C. **Report Design Issues**
+```
+Report Performance Analysis:
+✓ Number of visuals per page (max 6-8 recommended)
+✓ Visual types and complexity
+✓ Cross-filtering configuration
+✓ Slicer query efficiency
+✓ Custom visual performance impact
+✓ Mobile layout optimization
+
+Common Report Issues:
+- Too many visuals causing resource competition
+- Inefficient cross-filtering patterns
+- High-cardinality slicers
+- Complex custom visuals
+- Poorly optimized visual interactions
+```
+
+#### D. **Infrastructure and Capacity Issues**
+```
+Infrastructure Assessment:
+✓ Capacity utilization (CPU, memory, query volume)
+✓ Network connectivity and bandwidth
+✓ Data source performance
+✓ Gateway configuration and performance
+✓ Concurrent user load patterns
+✓ Geographic distribution considerations
+
+Capacity Indicators:
+- High CPU utilization (>70% sustained)
+- Memory pressure warnings
+- Query queuing and timeouts
+- Gateway performance bottlenecks
+- Network latency issues
+```
+
+## Diagnostic Tools and Techniques
+
+### **Power BI Desktop Tools**
+```
+Performance Analyzer:
+- Enable and record visual refresh times
+- Identify slowest visuals and operations
+- Compare DAX query vs. visual rendering time
+- Export results for detailed analysis
+
+Usage:
+1. Open Performance Analyzer pane
+2. Start recording
+3. Refresh visuals or interact with report
+4. Analyze results by duration
+5. Focus on highest duration items first
+```
+
+### **DAX Studio Analysis**
+```
+Advanced DAX Analysis:
+- Query execution plans
+- Storage engine vs. formula engine usage
+- Memory consumption patterns
+- Query performance metrics
+- Server timings analysis
+
+Key Metrics to Monitor:
+- Total duration
+- Formula engine duration
+- Storage engine duration
+- Scan count and efficiency
+- Memory usage patterns
+```
+
+### **Capacity Monitoring**
+```
+Fabric Capacity Metrics App:
+- CPU and memory utilization trends
+- Query volume and patterns  
+- Refresh performance tracking
+- User activity analysis
+- Resource bottleneck identification
+
+Premium Capacity Monitoring:
+- Capacity utilization dashboards
+- Performance threshold alerts
+- Historical trend analysis
+- Workload distribution assessment
+```
+
+## Solution Framework
+
+### **Immediate Performance Fixes**
+
+#### Model Optimization:
+```dax
+-- Replace inefficient patterns:
+
+❌ Poor Performance:
+Sales Growth = 
+([Total Sales] - CALCULATE([Total Sales], PREVIOUSMONTH('Date'[Date]))) / 
+CALCULATE([Total Sales], PREVIOUSMONTH('Date'[Date]))
+
+✅ Optimized Version:
+Sales Growth = 
+VAR CurrentMonth = [Total Sales]
+VAR PreviousMonth = CALCULATE([Total Sales], PREVIOUSMONTH('Date'[Date]))
+RETURN
+    DIVIDE(CurrentMonth - PreviousMonth, PreviousMonth)
+```
+
+#### Report Optimization:
+- Reduce visuals per page to 6-8 maximum
+- Implement drill-through instead of showing all details
+- Use bookmarks for different views instead of multiple visuals
+- Apply filters early to reduce data volume
+- Optimize slicer selections and cross-filtering
+
+#### Data Model Optimization:
+- Remove unused columns and tables
+- Optimize data types (integers vs. text, dates vs. datetime)
+- Replace calculated columns with measures where possible
+- Implement proper star schema relationships
+- Use incremental refresh for large datasets
+
+### **Advanced Performance Solutions**
+
+#### Storage Mode Optimization:
+```
+Import Mode Optimization:
+- Data reduction techniques
+- Pre-aggregation strategies
+- Incremental refresh implementation
+- Compression optimization
+
+DirectQuery Optimization:
+- Database index optimization
+- Query folding maximization
+- Aggregation table implementation
+- Connection pooling configuration
+
+Composite Model Strategy:
+- Strategic storage mode selection
+- Cross-source relationship optimization
+- Dual mode dimension implementation
+- Performance monitoring setup
+```
+
+#### Infrastructure Scaling:
+```
+Capacity Scaling Considerations:
+- Vertical scaling (more powerful capacity)
+- Horizontal scaling (distributed workload)
+- Geographic distribution optimization
+- Load balancing implementation
+
+Gateway Optimization:
+- Dedicated gateway clusters
+- Load balancing configuration
+- Connection optimization
+- Performance monitoring setup
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting Workflows
+
+### **Quick Win Checklist** (30 minutes)
+```
+□ Check Performance Analyzer for obvious bottlenecks
+□ Reduce number of visuals on slow-loading pages
+□ Apply default filters to reduce data volume
+□ Disable unnecessary cross-filtering
+□ Check for missing relationships causing cross-joins
+□ Verify appropriate storage modes
+□ Review and optimize top 3 slowest DAX measures
+```
+
+### **Comprehensive Analysis** (2-4 hours)
+```
+□ Complete model architecture review
+□ DAX optimization using variables and efficient patterns
+□ Report design optimization and restructuring
+□ Data source performance analysis
+□ Capacity utilization assessment
+□ User access pattern analysis
+□ Mobile performance testing
+□ Load testing with realistic concurrent users
+```
+
+### **Strategic Optimization** (1-2 weeks)
+```
+□ Complete data model redesign if necessary
+□ Implementation of aggregation strategies
+□ Infrastructure scaling planning
+□ Monitoring and alerting setup
+□ User training on efficient usage patterns
+□ Performance governance implementation
+□ Continuous monitoring and optimization process
+```
+
+## Performance Monitoring Setup
+
+### **Proactive Monitoring**
+```
+Key Performance Indicators:
+- Average page load time by report
+- Query execution time percentiles
+- Model refresh duration trends
+- Capacity utilization patterns
+- User adoption and usage metrics
+- Error rates and timeout occurrences
+
+Alerting Thresholds:
+- Page load time >15 seconds
+- Query execution time >45 seconds
+- Capacity CPU >80% for >10 minutes
+- Memory utilization >90%
+- Refresh failures
+- High error rates
+```
+
+### **Regular Health Checks**
+```
+Weekly:
+□ Review performance dashboards
+□ Check capacity utilization trends
+□ Monitor slow-running queries
+□ Review user feedback and issues
+
+Monthly:
+□ Comprehensive performance analysis
+□ Model optimization opportunities
+□ Capacity planning review
+□ User training needs assessment
+
+Quarterly:
+□ Strategic performance review
+□ Technology updates and optimizations
+□ Scaling requirements assessment
+□ Performance governance updates
+```
+
+## Communication and Documentation
+
+### **Issue Reporting Template**
+```
+Performance Issue Report:
+
+Issue Description:
+- What specific performance problem is occurring?
+- When does it happen (always, specific times, certain conditions)?
+- Who is affected (all users, specific groups, particular reports)?
+
+Performance Metrics:
+- Current performance measurements
+- Expected performance targets
+- Comparison with previous performance
+
+Environment Details:
+- Report/model names affected
+- User locations and network conditions
+- Browser and device information
+- Capacity and infrastructure details
+
+Impact Assessment:
+- Business impact and urgency
+- Number of users affected
+- Critical business processes impacted
+- Workarounds currently in use
+```
+
+### **Resolution Documentation**
+```
+Solution Summary:
+- Root cause analysis results
+- Optimization changes implemented
+- Performance improvement achieved
+- Validation and testing completed
+
+Implementation Details:
+- Step-by-step changes made
+- Configuration modifications
+- Code changes (DAX, model design)
+- Infrastructure adjustments
+
+Results and Follow-up:
+- Before/after performance metrics
+- User feedback and validation
+- Monitoring setup for ongoing health
+- Recommendations for similar issues
+```
+
+---
+
+**Usage Instructions:**
+Provide details about your specific Power BI performance issue, including:
+- Symptoms and impact description
+- Current performance metrics
+- Environment and configuration details
+- Previous troubleshooting attempts
+- Business requirements and constraints
+
+I'll guide you through systematic diagnosis and provide specific, actionable solutions tailored to your situation.

package/skills/power-bi-performance-troubleshooting/SYNC.md

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+# Sync Info
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+- **Source:** `vendor/awesome-copilot/skills/power-bi-performance-troubleshooting`
+- **Git SHA:** `23fb7006c132a0bba75b0e5af7a35cab11272812`
+- **Synced:** 2026-03-24

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