Solved: Do not open all columns from SQL table

IAM · ‎08-29-2022

Hi all,

I have a SQL connection, this gives 518 columns and 23.000 rows. I only need about 40 columns..

What is the best way to avoid importing the 480 columns I do not need?

AnkitKukreja · ‎08-29-2022

There are 2 approaches that I follow and possible in the same order of choice if you can.

1) Get a view created for your table with the required column and then directly connect to that view. By creating a view you can also handle some of the transformations at the source level.

2) You can use a select statement with the column names and connect to the same table.

I hope it would make sense why to choose the 1st approach.

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AnkitKukreja · ‎08-29-2022

Hi! @IAM

There are 2 approaches that I follow and possible in the same order of choice if you can.

1) Get a view created for your table with the required column and then directly connect to that view. By creating a view you can also handle some of the transformations at the source level.

2) You can use a select statement with the column names and connect to the same table.

I hope it would make sense why to choose the 1st approach.

For Power BI trainings or support dm or reach out to me on LinkedIn.
If my response has successfully addressed your question or concern, I kindly request that you mark this post as resolved. Additionally, if you found my assistance helpful, a thumbs-up would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Ankit Kukreja
www.linkedin.com/in/ankit-kukreja1904