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Dynamics 365 Power BI Connector
Easily connect Microsoft Power BI with live Microsoft Dynamics 365 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 Microsoft Dynamics 365
Our Power BI Connectors support a new era of real-time analytics. The Dynamics 365 Connector for Power BI has been engineered and optimized for live access to Microsoft Dynamics 365 data.
Full Metadata Discovery
The Dynamics 365 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.
Dynamic Dynamics 365 Metadata Discovery
Our Dynamics 365 Connector delivers metadata information based on established standards that allow Power BI to identify data fields as text, numerical, location, date/time data, and more, to help BI tools generate meaningful charts and reports.
- Utilize server-side functionality and intelligent row-scanning to detect data types.
- Drill into unstructured data to parse column names and data types.
- Expose existing relationships based on foreign keys or parent-child structures.
Complex Query Processing
The CData Dynamics 365 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.
High-Performance Data Delivery
Our Dynamics 365 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.
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Frequent Dynamics 365 Power BI Connectivity questions
Common questions about integrating Dynamics 365 with Microsoft Power BI.
Does Dynamics 365 support Power BI?
Dynamics 365 doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for Dynamics 365 enable seamless Dynamics 365 analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to Dynamics 365 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 Dynamics 365 from Power BI?
Moving data from Dynamics 365 to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The Dynamics 365 Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI Dynamics 365 connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.
How It Works
- Install the PowerBI Dynamics 365 connector and open Power BI Desktop.
- Connect via Get Data > More > CData Dynamics 365 using your credentials to connect Dynamics 365 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 Dynamics 365 integration, CData simplifies Dynamics 365 bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI Dynamics 365 Connector getting started guide.
What are the advantages of using the CData Dynamics 365 data Connector for Power BI?
The CData Dynamics 365 Connector offers key advantages for seamless Dynamics 365 Power BI integration:
- Dynamics 365 Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to Dynamics 365 data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large Dynamics 365 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 Dynamics 365 information.
- Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make Dynamics 365 PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
- Comprehensive Data Access: The Dynamics 365 BI connector provides comprehensive access to Dynamics 365 Data and Dynamics 365 metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep Dynamics 365 metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your Dynamics 365 data.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: The Dynamics 365 PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.
Ultimately, the Dynamics 365 to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to Dynamics 365 in Power BI for analytics and reporting.
How does the CData Dynamics 365 connector work with Power BI Service?
Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and Dynamics 365 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 Dynamics 365 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 Dynamics 365. With CData Connect Cloud, there is no need to install individual connectors in order to connect Power BI to Dynamics 365. 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 Dynamics 365 to Power BI Service.
Where can I download the Dynamics 365 Connector for Power BI?
All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI Dynamics 365 integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the Dynamics 365 Connector download can be found alongside other supported Dynamics 365 integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.
