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Dynamics NAV Power BI Connector
Easily connect Microsoft Power BI with live Microsoft Dynamics NAV 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 NAV
Our Power BI Connectors support a new era of real-time analytics. The Dynamics NAV Connector for Power BI has been engineered and optimized for live access to Microsoft Dynamics NAV data.
Full Metadata Discovery
The Dynamics NAV 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 NAV Metadata Discovery
Our Dynamics NAV 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 NAV 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 NAV 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 NAV Power BI Connectivity questions
Common questions about integrating Dynamics NAV with Microsoft Power BI.
Does Dynamics NAV support Power BI?
Dynamics NAV doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for Dynamics NAV enable seamless Dynamics NAV analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to Dynamics NAV 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 NAV from Power BI?
Moving data from Dynamics NAV to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The Dynamics NAV Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI Dynamics NAV connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.
How It Works
- Install the PowerBI Dynamics NAV connector and open Power BI Desktop.
- Connect via Get Data > More > CData Dynamics NAV using your credentials to connect Dynamics NAV 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 NAV integration, CData simplifies Dynamics NAV bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI Dynamics NAV Connector getting started guide.
What are the advantages of using the CData Dynamics NAV data Connector for Power BI?
The CData Dynamics NAV Connector offers key advantages for seamless Dynamics NAV Power BI integration:
- Dynamics NAV Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to Dynamics NAV data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large Dynamics NAV 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 NAV information.
- Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make Dynamics NAV PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
- Comprehensive Data Access: The Dynamics NAV BI connector provides comprehensive access to Dynamics NAV Data and Dynamics NAV metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep Dynamics NAV metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your Dynamics NAV data.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: The Dynamics NAV PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.
Ultimately, the Dynamics NAV to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to Dynamics NAV in Power BI for analytics and reporting.
How does the CData Dynamics NAV connector work with Power BI Service?
Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and Dynamics NAV 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 NAV help file.
Where can I download the Dynamics NAV Connector for Power BI?
All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI Dynamics NAV integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the Dynamics NAV Connector download can be found alongside other supported Dynamics NAV integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.
