Azure Data Lake Storage Power BI Connector

Easily connect Microsoft Power BI with live Azure Data Lake Storage data for up-to-date visual analysis and reporting.

  • Real-Time Data Access (DirectQuery)
  • Full Metadata Discovery
  • Robust SQL-92 Support

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Connect Microsoft Power BI to Azure Data Lake Storage

Our Power BI Connectors support a new era of real-time analytics. The Azure Data Lake Storage Connector for Power BI has been engineered and optimized for live access to Azure Data Lake Storage data.

Full Metadata Discovery

The Azure Data Lake Storage Connector exposes rich metadata, critical for automated data exploration and discovery. Includes intelligent rowscan, type detection, relationship exploration and support for unstructured data.

Robust SQL-92 Engine

Built on a rich SQL-92 engine with support for bulk operations, push-down, client functions, and aggregation, our connectors seamlessly handle even the most complex queries from modern BI & Reporting.

Unmatched Performance

With optimized performance down to the socket level, our connectors offer unmatched performance. Read and write speeds over twice as fast as other SaaS, NoSQL & Big Data connectivity solutions.

Complex Query Processing

The CData Azure Data Lake Storage Connector contains an embedded SQL Engine that pushes supported SQL operations to the data source and processes unsupported operations client-side (Query Folding).

  • Issue complex queries using SQL-92 compliant operations and clauses.
  • Leverage server-side data processing for supported operations.
  • Build new relationships and custom datasets.

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High-Performance Data Delivery

Our Azure Data Lake Storage Power BI Connector is capable of delivering exceptional real-time data access. All of our Power BI Connectors are based on a highly-efficient query engine that has been optimized down to the socket level with streaming and compression capabilities.

  • Enable real-time analytics through unmatched data processing.
  • Request data as quickly as possible using server-side paging and bulk capabilities.

Frequent Azure Data Lake Storage Power BI Connectivity questions

Common questions about integrating Azure Data Lake Storage with Microsoft Power BI.

Azure Data Lake Storage doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for Azure Data Lake Storage enable seamless Azure Data Lake Storage analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to Azure Data Lake Storage 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.

Moving data from Azure Data Lake Storage to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The Azure Data Lake Storage Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI Azure Data Lake Storage connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.

How It Works

  • Install the PowerBI Azure Data Lake Storage connector and open Power BI Desktop.
  • Connect via Get Data > More > CData Azure Data Lake Storage using your credentials to connect Azure Data Lake Storage 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 Azure Data Lake Storage integration, CData simplifies Azure Data Lake Storage bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI Azure Data Lake Storage Connector getting started guide.

The CData Azure Data Lake Storage Connector offers key advantages for seamless Azure Data Lake Storage Power BI integration:

  • Azure Data Lake Storage Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to Azure Data Lake Storage data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large Azure Data Lake Storage 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 Azure Data Lake Storage information.
  • Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make Azure Data Lake Storage PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
  • Comprehensive Data Access: The Azure Data Lake Storage BI connector provides comprehensive access to Azure Data Lake Storage Data and Azure Data Lake Storage metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep Azure Data Lake Storage metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your Azure Data Lake Storage data.
  • Enterprise-Grade Security: The Azure Data Lake Storage PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.

Ultimately, the Azure Data Lake Storage to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to Azure Data Lake Storage in Power BI for analytics and reporting.

Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and Azure Data Lake Storage 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 Azure Data Lake Storage help file.

Alternatively, for customers unable to use the Microsoft Power BI Gateway should consider the CData Connect Cloud Power BI Client for real-time integration with Azure Data Lake Storage. With CData Connect Cloud, there is no need to install individual connectors in order to connect Power BI to Azure Data Lake Storage. Easily build visualizations in Power BI that are powered by live data, without installing any new software or 3rd party connectors.

Find out more about connecting Azure Data Lake Storage to Power BI Service.

All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI Azure Data Lake Storage integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the Azure Data Lake Storage Connector download can be found alongside other supported Azure Data Lake Storage integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.

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Building custom dashboards & reports that connect with live Azure Data Lake Storage data has never been easier. Download the CData Power BI Connector for Azure Data Lake Storage now, and get connected.


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