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Power BI Incremental Refresh - Simply Explained

November 9, 2026 · 14 min

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Your Power BI refresh isn't slow because your report is big. It's slow because Power BI keeps pulling back years of data that hasn't changed.

In this episode of Simply Explained you will learn:
  • What Incremental Refresh Actually Does
  • Why Hitting Refresh Stops Working
  • The Two Date Markers Behind Every Refresh
  • The Rolling Window That Keeps Your Model Small
  • The Setting That Decides Everything
  • What It Costs and Where It Runs
  • The Mistakes That Bite People
  • When Not to Use It
  • A Quick Recap and One Question

Simply Explained by M365.FM breaks down Microsoft 365, Azure and modern IT topics in clear, jargon-free language. Hosted by Mirko Peters.

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This episode includes AI-generated content.

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