You have a Power BI workspace that contains one dataset and four reports that connect to the dataset. The dataset uses Import storage mode and contains the following data sources: A CSV file in an…

Parameter rules allow you to dynamically change connection string parameters (like server names, database names, or file paths) for imported datasets in each deployment pipeline stage, ensuring that the content connects to the correct data sources in development, test, and production environments.

Selective deployment allows you to choose which specific items (reports, datasets, dashboards) to deploy, but it does not address the configuration of different data source locations.

Auto-binding across pipelines refers to automatically connecting deployed reports to existing datasets in the target workspace, not configuring data source connection details.

Data source rules are typically used for DirectQuery and Live Connection scenarios to override connection strings, whereas parameter rules are designed for managing data source paths or server names for datasets in Import mode.