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moezsajwani
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Basic SQL Database understanding

‎10-22-2018 03:16 PM

 

Hi All,

 

I am trying to connect Power BI with SQL server for retail POS system. It's a vendor built system so I have no or very limited knowledge about the system architect. I have basic understanding about databases and wondering if someone can help me understand the difference between image shown for VI* tables vs. AI* tables in below image. So far I have only seen the table image as shown for AI* databases. Can anybody here explain the difference to me? Thanks a lot in advance.

 

 

table view.png

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‎10-23-2018 11:28 PM

Hi @moezsajwani,

 

According to your description, your requirement seems more related to SQL database.

 

I'd like to suggest you post to SQL Server related forum to get better support.

Msdn forums - SQL Server - Microsoft

 

Difference between View and table in sql

 

Regards,

Xiaoxin Sheng

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Anonymous
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‎10-23-2018 11:28 PM

Hi @moezsajwani,

 

According to your description, your requirement seems more related to SQL database.

 

I'd like to suggest you post to SQL Server related forum to get better support.

Msdn forums - SQL Server - Microsoft

 

Difference between View and table in sql

 

Regards,

Xiaoxin Sheng

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HotChilli
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‎10-22-2018 03:34 PM

The top 3 are views, the other 2 are tables

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