Connection types in Power BI

[Arul]

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 · Accepted solution]

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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[amitchandak]

@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]

Hi @amitchandak ,

I mean like Import, Directquery kind of things.

Thanks,

-Arul

[amitchandak]

@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