This article targets Power BI Desktop data modelers. It describes star schema design and its relevance to developing Power BI semantic models optimized for performance and usability.

Dec 29, 2022 · In this solution, linking the header and the detail table breaks the rules of the star schema because both tables act as a dimension and a fact table at the same time. It’s a dimension when you …

5 days ago · Create Relationships: Establish one-to-many relationships between the shared dimensions and fact tables. For instance, your product table should relate to both internet sales and reseller sales.

In this blog, you’ll learn the top data modeling best practices for 2025, including the most important concept: Star Schema. 1. Always Use a Star Schema (Not Snowflake) What is Star Schema? A model …

Welcome to Session 4 of the PL-300 Power BI Certification Masterclass! 🧩 In this session, we explore one of the most important topics for the PL-300 exam — Data Modeling in Power BI.

Mar 31, 2025 · Conformed dimensions enable consistent filtering and reporting across different fact tables. That’s how you merge data from multiple stars into a single visual or a single report page with …

Jun 5, 2020 · First, let’s see what a data model according to the star schema looks like. As you can see in the picture below, this data model contains one fact table and four dimension tables which are all …

Oct 14, 2025 · Simpler relationships & filter propagation Star schema uses clear one-to-many relationships (Dim → Fact), enabling simpler, efficient filter propagation. Avoiding...

Dec 24, 2024 · Using a real-world scenario, we’ll illustrate how to transform raw data into a properly structured star schema. What is a Star Schema? A star schema is a data model design used in data …

Relationships are the “wires” that connect your tables and allow filters to propagate through your model. Getting them right is essential for accurate calculations. Correct relationships allow filters to flow …