March 7, 2024

Optimize your Power BI Reports and Usage with LoadFAST

 

It’s often challenging to do performance testing for Power BI. Traditional load testing methods are inadequate and tediously manual. They produce inconsistent outcomes and fail to scale for growing data and user needs.

Introducing LoadFAST: a solution that surpasses traditional load testing limits with scalable, accurate, and granular performance insights. LoadFAST evaluates Power BI dashboard capacity usage, identifies bottlenecks, and empowers you to optimize dashboards for better responsiveness.


Use cases addressed by LoadFAST 


      •   Determine the impact of concurrent user loads:
LoadFAST effectively measures the impact of concurrent user loads on the performance of reports or dashboards. The tool helps report owners ensure optimal user experiences, even during high-demand periods.
 
      •   Determine Power BI capacity utilization:
The tool is crucial for assessing the required capacity in workspaces. Balancing performance needs with cost-effectiveness aids in preventing resource overuse or underuse. LoadFAST provides key insights into Power BI resource utilization.
 
      •   Identify and optimize performance issues:
LoadFAST simplifies the process of pinpointing and resolving performance bottlenecks in Power BI reports. This allows businesses to focus on optimizations for quicker data processing and improved report performance.
 
      •   Simulate actions and measure their impact on load time:
Our advanced tool measures load time by simulating actions like selecting slicers and applying filters, providing insights into performance bottlenecks. Developers can optimize targeted areas to improve efficiency and user experience.
 
      •   Measure visual load times:
On top of report, page, and action-based load times, assess the load time of your visuals. Optimize your visual usage to balance insights with performance.

 

Figure 1: Architecture diagram


LoadFAST’s key capabilities 


      •   Simulate real-world use:
Calculate page load times for multiple reports viewed concurrently by varying user counts. Receive a realistic understanding of how reports perform under daily use by simulating user actions like slicing and filtering.
 
      •   Scalable and accurate testing:
LoadFAST is designed to scale effortlessly, accommodating high volumes of concurrent requests for testing page load time in multiple browsers. It promptly delivers accurate results, ensuring your performance insights are always up to date.
 
      •   Streamlined page load time measurement:
Automation is at the heart of LoadFAST. It reduces manual effort and eliminates inaccuracies associated with manual page load time calculation. With automation, you can trust that your performance data is consistent and reliable.
 
      •   Customizable:
LoadFAST provides comprehensive customization capabilities, enabling users to personalize the testing experience. You can adjust report complexity, resource allocation, and load testing counts according to your specific requirements.
 
      •   Granular performance insights:
LoadFAST excels at providing granular performance insights by tracking load time down to the page and even visual level. This targeted approach enables the identification and resolution of performance bottlenecks.
 
      •   User-friendly:
LoadFAST is designed with the user in mind. It's easy to configure tests, select browsers, and analyze test results. The tool provides intuitive visualizations and clear reporting, making it easy for your team to interpret performance data effectively.



LoadFAST brings a host of benefits to the table, from scalable and accurate testing to user-friendly interfaces. Your organization can now access granular performance insights and streamline page load time measurements. LoadFAST improves Power BI report performance, enabling confident, data-driven decisions.

Say goodbye to inefficiencies in your Power BI reports. Embrace a new era of performance monitoring and capacity optimization with LoadFAST.

Ready to improve your Power BI reports and setup? Download LoadFAST from the Azure Marketplace today. Contact sales@maqsoftware.com for any further inquiries.