Power BI reports on PBIRS support both DirectQuery and Import modes, similar to the Power BI Service.
In Import mode, data is imported into the Power BI file and refreshed based on the schedule you set up on the Report Server.
In DirectQuery mode, data is queried in real-time from the data source when the report is viewed.
Paginated Reports (Report Builder Reports):
Paginated reports do not have an "import mode" like Power BI reports. Instead, they always run queries against the data source in real-time when the report is viewed or when it's scheduled to run (for subscriptions).
The data in paginated reports is not stored within the report file itself. Instead, the report definition, layout, and query are stored, and the data is fetched each time the report is run.
To answer your question directly:
No, Power BI Report Server paginated reports (made via Report Builder) do not support an "import mode" like Power BI reports. They always fetch data in real-time from the data source when the report is viewed or executed.
If you want to reduce the load on your data source or improve report performance, consider using caching or snapshots for paginated reports. Caching saves a copy of the report with the data, and snapshots save a version of the report with data at specific points in time. Both can be configured in the report properties on the Report Server
Power BI Reports:
Power BI reports on PBIRS support both DirectQuery and Import modes, similar to the Power BI Service.
In Import mode, data is imported into the Power BI file and refreshed based on the schedule you set up on the Report Server.
In DirectQuery mode, data is queried in real-time from the data source when the report is viewed.
Paginated Reports (Report Builder Reports):
Paginated reports do not have an "import mode" like Power BI reports. Instead, they always run queries against the data source in real-time when the report is viewed or when it's scheduled to run (for subscriptions).
The data in paginated reports is not stored within the report file itself. Instead, the report definition, layout, and query are stored, and the data is fetched each time the report is run.
To answer your question directly:
No, Power BI Report Server paginated reports (made via Report Builder) do not support an "import mode" like Power BI reports. They always fetch data in real-time from the data source when the report is viewed or executed.
If you want to reduce the load on your data source or improve report performance, consider using caching or snapshots for paginated reports. Caching saves a copy of the report with the data, and snapshots save a version of the report with data at specific points in time. Both can be configured in the report properties on the Report Server