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Super User

5 years ago

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Connection types in Power BI

Hi All, What are all the connection types that are all available in Power BI till date? Any thoughts anyone? Thanks, -Arul

v-alq-msft
5 years ago
Hi, Arul

About Power BI connectivity modes, I'd like to suggest you refer to the follwowing document, which expiains the differences among 'import', 'DirectQuery' and 'live connection'.

About using DirectQuery in Power BI

Best Regards

Allan

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Super User

5 years ago

Arul , The list is long, you can get under Get Data

or

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-data-sources

https://www.tutorialspoint.com/power_bi/power_bi_supported_data_sources.htm

Arul
Super User
5 years ago
Hi amitchandak ,
I mean like Import, Directquery kind of things.

Thanks,
-Arul
- amitchandak
  Super User
  5 years ago
  Arul , Import, Direct Query, and Live.
  
  https://radacad.com/live-connection-when-power-bi-comes-hybrid
  
  For live also check Dec -2020 release notes, there are enhancements/changes
  
  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-report-lifecycle-datasets