What are the different sources Power BI can connect?
Power BI boasts an impressive ability to connect to a diverse range of data sources, catering to various user needs and data landscapes. Here's a breakdown of the different categories you can explore:
1. Databases:
Relational databases: Connect to popular relational databases like SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
NoSQL databases: Access document databases like MongoDB and Cosmos DB, and key-value stores like Azure Redis Cache.
Cloud data warehouses: Utilize cloud data warehouses like Azure Synapse Analytics and Snowflake for large-scale data analysis.
2. Files:
Excel: Access data from local or network-shared Excel files.
CSV and other text formats: Import data from comma-separated values (CSV) files, tab-delimited files, and other text formats.
JSON and XML: Connect to data stored in JSON and XML formats.
3. Cloud Services:
Microsoft services: Seamlessly connect to various Microsoft services like Azure SQL Database, Dynamics 365, SharePoint Online, and Salesforce.
Other cloud services: Many third-party cloud services offer dedicated connectors for Power BI, like Google Sheets, Dropbox, and Mailchimp.
4. Web APIs and Data Feeds:
Connect to various APIs: Directly connect to web APIs exposed by different services and applications.
Consume data feeds: Access data from RSS feeds and other live data feeds.
5. Power BI Dataflows (Legacy):
Combine and transform data: Create dataflows to combine, clean, and transform data from various sources before using it in reports.
6. Other Data Sources:
Hadoop and Spark: Connect to Apache Hadoop and Spark clusters for big data analysis.
Active Directory: Access data from your Active Directory for user authentication and authorization.
OData Feeds: Access data exposed through Open Data Protocol (OData) feeds.
Additionally:
Community connectors: Explore an ever-growing library of community-developed connectors for niche data sources.
Custom connectors: Advanced users can even build their own custom connectors for any data source not natively supported.
Remember: Choosing the right data source depends on your specific needs and data availability. Explore the various options and leverage Power BI's versatility to unlock valuable insights from your data.
Feel free to ask if you have any questions about specific data sources or need help identifying the best one for your project!
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