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Nietzsche
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Single database within a single data source limitation still exist?

In the book Master Microsoft Power BI, it says that only one database from a single data source is allowed to have DirectQuery, this book was written in 2022, I wonder if this is still the case in 2024?

 

Sorry I couldn't find any info on the internet.

 

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Thanks

 

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Anonymous
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Hi @Nietzsche 

You can connect the different data source by using direct query mode, but it will have some reminders, you can refer to the following picture.

vxinruzhumsft_0-1716172122804.png

The different data sourses by using direct query mode named composite model, you can refer to the following link about it.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/transform-model/desktop-composite-models#use-composite-mo...

 

Best Regards!

Yolo Zhu

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 @Nietzsche 

You can connect the different data source by using direct query mode, but it will have some reminders, you can refer to the following picture.

vxinruzhumsft_0-1716172122804.png

The different data sourses by using direct query mode named composite model, you can refer to the following link about it.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/transform-model/desktop-composite-models#use-composite-mo...

 

Best Regards!

Yolo Zhu

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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