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Hi,
We have a need to connect to SQL server and do real time reporting from Power BI, Can you suggest if this is possible? Or any other options.
Thank you.
Aparna
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Hi,
According to your description, I think you can try to use the Direct query mode to connect to the SQL Server to do a real-time reporting from Power BI:
You can refer to these links:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-use-directquery
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-directquery-about
Thank you very much!
Best Regards,
Community Support Team _Robert Qin
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Hi,
According to your description, I think you can try to use the Direct query mode to connect to the SQL Server to do a real-time reporting from Power BI:
You can refer to these links:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-use-directquery
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-directquery-about
Thank you very much!
Best Regards,
Community Support Team _Robert Qin
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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