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rakesh_singh
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How to write query in power BI Desktop?

Hello,

 

I am new in powe BI desktop and i want to create a report which would be show data from sql server databas.

 

I am getting data from SQL database using  below sample Query.

 

Select * from <TableName> Where <ColName> = <Condition>

 

So I need to know to how can i write query as above query example in Power BI desktop as MSSQL Server query editor.

 

Please suggest me by step by step tutorial or link.

 

Thanks

 

Rakesh Singh

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v-qiuyu-msft
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Hi @rakesh_singh,

 

You can use SQL Server data source in desktop, then write that query.

 

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Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu

Community Support Team _ Qiuyun Yu
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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GlaiveKiffer
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How am I supposed to write multiple queries?

v-qiuyu-msft
Community Support
Community Support

Hi @rakesh_singh,

 

You can use SQL Server data source in desktop, then write that query.

 

w1.PNGw2.PNG

 

Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu

Community Support Team _ Qiuyun Yu
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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