SQLBits 2019

Understanding relationships in Power BI

Relationships are present in any data model. Multiple relationships between the same tables and bidirectional filters increase the complexity of this topic. In this session, we discover the complexity behind relationships in complex models.
Relationships are the foundation of any Power BI or Analysis Services Tabular data model with multiple entities. At first sight, this is a trivial concept, especially if one has a knowledge of relational data modeling. However, the ability to create multiple relationships between the same tables and the existence of bidirectional filters increase the complexity of this topic. In this session, we will discover the complexity behind relationships and how they work in complex and potentially ambiguous data models.