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How to connect Power BI with other data sources

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In a data-driven environment, real-time analytics reports can enable your businesses to remain competitive, this calls for effective ability to gather, analyze, and visualize information. PowerBI is a powerful tool for interactive data visualization, with the ability to change raw data into useful data points. By connecting PowerBI with different data sources you can get a full-fledged view of the underlying information, enabling you to make real-time & correct decisions faster than before.

To connect PowerBI with other data sources, you can start by selecting the desired data source within PowerBI’s “Get Data” feature. Next, choose from a range of built-in connectors for databases, cloud services, and file formats. Then, follow the prompts to authenticate and establish a secure connection. Once done, the data will be imported to PowerBI for analysis and visualization.

This article will teach you how to connect Power BI with your other data sources. We will review all the necessary steps with examples to help you better understand the concepts.

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What data sources are supported by Power BI?

Power BI gives support for diverse/ nearly all data sources, where you can easily integrate & pull-out information from many sources and consolidate those with meaningful insights.

Knowing the range of data sources, you can connect to will help you make a smarter use of Power BI for your data analytics projects.

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