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