Summary

In this chapter, we concluded our Power BI optimization journey by learning how to embed content efficiently. We learned that reserved capacities that are sold under the Premium and Embedded product lines allow developers to embed content in external applications. This allows them to build their own user experience that's been enhanced by analytical content from Power BI. When they do this, they avoid using the Power BI user interface, and users access reports through the custom application. We learned that it is important to plan for and optimize Embedded capacities and the content they host per all the guidance provided earlier in this book.

Then, we learned that embedding involves communication between Power BI Service and the custom application via APIs. The Embedded SDK allows developers to authenticate against Power BI, load the Power BI base application code, and then place reports, dashboards, or tiles inside the custom application. This adds some overhead,...