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Certified Data ConnectivityConnect Microsoft Power BI to Elasticsearch
Our Power BI Connectors support a new era of real-time analytics. The Elasticsearch Connector for Power BI has been engineered and optimized for live access to Elasticsearch data.
Full Metadata Discovery
The Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch Metadata Discovery
Our Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch Power BI Connectivity questions
Common questions about integrating Elasticsearch with Microsoft Power BI.
Does Elasticsearch support Power BI?
Elasticsearch doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for Elasticsearch enable seamless Elasticsearch analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch from Power BI?
Moving data from Elasticsearch to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The Elasticsearch Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI Elasticsearch connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.
How It Works
- Install the PowerBI Elasticsearch connector and open Power BI Desktop.
- Connect via Get Data > More > CData Elasticsearch using your credentials to connect Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch integration, CData simplifies Elasticsearch bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI Elasticsearch Connector getting started guide.
What are the advantages of using the CData Elasticsearch data Connector for Power BI?
The CData Elasticsearch Connector offers key advantages for seamless Elasticsearch Power BI integration:
- Elasticsearch Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to Elasticsearch data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch information.
- Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make Elasticsearch PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
- Comprehensive Data Access: The Elasticsearch BI connector provides comprehensive access to Elasticsearch Data and Elasticsearch metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep Elasticsearch metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your Elasticsearch data.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: The Elasticsearch PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.
Ultimately, the Elasticsearch to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to Elasticsearch in Power BI for analytics and reporting.
How does the CData Elasticsearch connector work with Power BI Service?
Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch 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 Elasticsearch. With CData Connect Cloud, there is no need to install individual connectors in order to connect Power BI to Elasticsearch. 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 Elasticsearch to Power BI Service.
Where can I download the Elasticsearch Connector for Power BI?
All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI Elasticsearch integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the Elasticsearch Connector download can be found alongside other supported Elasticsearch integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.
