Power BI: Composite models combine imported and DirectQuery data in one model

Historical baseline for Power BI, anchored to official documentation.

Historical baseline for Power BI, anchored to official documentation.

Composite models combine imported and DirectQuery data in one model

What changed

  • Model authors can combine storage modes and manage the trade-off between interactive speed and source freshness.

Before

Model authors had to choose one storage strategy for the model or maintain separate models.

After

Model authors can combine storage modes and manage the trade-off between interactive speed and source freshness.

Why it matters

This older official release gives BI Radar a stable before/after reference point.

Conclusion

Use the official source link to validate availability and scope before applying the pattern.

Sources