Connect Microsoft Access to Power BI - Enterprise Data Analytics & Real-time Insights
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Why CData for Access Power BI Connectivity
Break free from data loading limitations of Access reporting in Power BI. Easily connect Microsoft Power BI with live Access data for up-to-date visual analysis and reporting.
High-performance Access Connectivity
Eliminate Access performance & query speed issues in minutes
Large datasets often slow down reports and dashboards in Power BI due to its in-memory model. However, CData's Power BI Connector for Access overcomes these challenges with advanced query optimization and Direct Query support. By leveraging Direct Query, you can avoid loading your entire Access dataset into local memory and instead benefit from efficient server-side processing.
Breakthrough Power BI data volume and storage limits
Power BI Pro imposes a 1GB dataset size limit, and even Premium workspaces have constraints on query performance. The CData Power BI Connector supports Direct Query, reducing the amount of data retrieved when analyzing Access data. Instead of loading the entire Access dataset, only the necessary subset of query results is returned for your reports, optimizing performance and efficiency.
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Comprehensive Access data and metadata discovery
Find the Access data you need for reports — fast and easy.
The Access Connector provides full access to both data and metadata, enabling efficient automated data exploration and discovery. It features intelligent row scanning, type detection, relationship mapping, and support for unstructured data. These capabilities allow Power BI to recognize data fields without the need for casting or conversion, making it easier and faster for users to create meaningful reports.
Live Access reporting. No ETL Required
Mitigate security & compliance risks vs. other integrations
CData's live Power BI connectivity for Access overcomes the challenges associated with traditional integration methods like ETL and local data replication. Unlike data replication, live querying enhances security and compliance by eliminating risks such as data staleness, inconsistency, and corruption. It also reduces exposure from overprivileged access and delayed revocation while minimizing the attack surface created by duplicate copies. Additionally, live connectivity simplifies regulatory compliance by ensuring better adherence to data residency, retention policies, and auditability requirements.
Native Power BI Gateway and Power Platform support
Access Power BI Connector supports the use from Power BI Gateway. Power BI on-premises gateway allows publish and auto-refresh the data set in your Power BI Desktop to Power BI cloud and other Microsoft Power Platform services such as Power Apps and Power Automate.
Connect Power BI to Access
Watch the video overview for a first hand look at how easy it is to connect Power BI to live data from Access with CData.
- Leverage Direct Query capabilities to enhance analytics performance for large Access data sets.
- Extensive schema discovery capabilities for every data source. Explore tables, columns, keys, and other data constructs based on user identity.
- Easily connect Power BI directly with complex data structures through flexible and extensible flattening.
- Deploy Power BI reports that automatically refresh on-prem or to the cloud.
- And more!
Frequent Access Power BI Connectivity questions
Common questions about integrating Access with Microsoft Power BI.
Does Access support Power BI?
Access doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for Access enable seamless Access analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to Access data in Power BI, allowing you to build dynamic dashboards without complex ETL processes. With CData, you get secure, high-performance connectivity for better insights.
How do I connect to Access from Power BI?
Moving data from Access to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The Access Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI Access connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.
How It Works
- Install the PowerBI Access connector and open Power BI Desktop.
- Connect via Get Data > More > CData Access using your credentials to connect Access and Power BI.
- Access live data, run SQL queries, and build dynamic dashboards.
- Publish reports to Power BI Service for seamless sharing.
That's all there is to it. With secure, high-performance Power BI Access integration, CData simplifies Access bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI Access Connector getting started guide.
What are the advantages of using the CData Access data Connector for Power BI?
The CData Access Connector offers key advantages for seamless Access Power BI integration:
- Access Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to Access data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large Access datasets, as it allows you to analyze massive amounts of data without the limitations of in-memory processing. DirectQuery ensures your reports always reflect the latest Access information.
- Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make Access PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
- Comprehensive Data Access: The Access BI connector provides comprehensive access to Access Data and Access metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep Access metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your Access data.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: The Access PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.
Ultimately, the Access to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to Access in Power BI for analytics and reporting.
How does the CData Access connector work with Power BI Service?
Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and Access integration from Power BI Service by using the Microsoft Power BI Gateway. Instructions for installing and configuring the Power BI Gateway are available in the online Access help file.
Where can I download the Access Connector for Power BI?
All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI Access integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the Access Connector download can be found alongside other supported Access integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.
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