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mohamedm
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MySQL Direct Query

Hi Team,

 

I have azure mysql and required to connect power bi using direct query, i have seen the documents mysql doesnt support direct query. is there any alteranive way or connector i can use to connect mysql live, please advice  

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v-luwang-msft
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HI @mohamedm ,

Sorry but currently my sql is only supported in import mode.

 

Here is the reference.  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/power-bi-data-sources

 

Best Regards,
Lucien

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v-luwang-msft
Community Support
Community Support

HI @mohamedm ,

Sorry but currently my sql is only supported in import mode.

 

Here is the reference.  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/power-bi-data-sources

 

Best Regards,
Lucien
amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@mohamedm , Live will only mean import in pbix and then use dataset. I doubt there is way if not supported to have direct query

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