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Amjad1002
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Dashboard and report from ODS instead of Database

Hello Folks,

 

I want to know what is the pro and cons for using ODS for Power report and dashboard instead of using Databased such as Teradata etc?

Thanks

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @Amjad1002 ,

 

The pros and cons of a connection often depend on the connection mode in which you connect to a data source. In Power BI Desktop, there are three connection modes, Import mode, DirectQuery mode, and Live Connection. The pros and cons of these three can be referred to:

Power BI Connection Types: DirectQuery, Live, or Import? Tough Decision! - RADACAD

You can check what your connection mode is as follows. Place the mouse over the data.

vstephenmsft_1-1678354796696.png

 

 

Best Regards,

Stephen Tao

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.           

 

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @Amjad1002 ,

 

The pros and cons of a connection often depend on the connection mode in which you connect to a data source. In Power BI Desktop, there are three connection modes, Import mode, DirectQuery mode, and Live Connection. The pros and cons of these three can be referred to:

Power BI Connection Types: DirectQuery, Live, or Import? Tough Decision! - RADACAD

You can check what your connection mode is as follows. Place the mouse over the data.

vstephenmsft_1-1678354796696.png

 

 

Best Regards,

Stephen Tao

 

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.           

 

 

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