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Hi All,
What are all the connection types that are all available in Power BI till date?
Any thoughts anyone?
Thanks,
-Arul
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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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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
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
@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 , 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
Check out the November 2025 Power BI update to learn about new features.
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