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Why CData for OData Power BI Connectivity
Break free from data loading limitations and on-premises restrictions of OData reporting in Power BI. Easily connect Microsoft Power BI with live OData data for up-to-date visual analysis and reporting.
High-performance OData Connectivity
Eliminate OData performance & query speed issues in minutes
Large datasets often slow down reports and dashboards in Power BI due to its in-memory model. However, CData's Power BI Connector for OData overcomes these challenges with advanced query optimization and Direct Query support. By leveraging Direct Query, you can avoid loading your entire OData dataset into local memory and instead benefit from efficient server-side processing.
Breakthrough Power BI data volume and storage limits
Power BI Pro imposes a 1GB dataset size limit, and even Premium workspaces have constraints on query performance. The CData Power BI Connector supports Direct Query, reducing the amount of data retrieved when analyzing OData data. Instead of loading the entire OData dataset, only the necessary subset of query results is returned for your reports, optimizing performance and efficiency.
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Comprehensive OData data and metadata discovery
Find the OData data you need for reports — fast and easy.
The OData Connector provides full access to both data and metadata, enabling efficient automated data exploration and discovery. It features intelligent row scanning, type detection, relationship mapping, and support for unstructured data. These capabilities allow Power BI to recognize data fields without the need for casting or conversion, making it easier and faster for users to create meaningful reports.
Simplify report development with SQL-like querying
Certain data sources, such as OData and other NoSQL databases, lack native support for SQL-like queries, often requiring data transformation before use in Power BI. CData simplifies this process with a built-in SQL transformation layer that automatically translates SQL queries into real-time data source calls. This enables seamless OData integration, making it as straightforward as connecting to a traditional relational database.
Live OData reporting. No ETL Required
Mitigate security & compliance risks vs. other integrations
CData's live Power BI connectivity for OData overcomes the challenges associated with traditional integration methods like ETL and local data replication. Unlike data replication, live querying enhances security and compliance by eliminating risks such as data staleness, inconsistency, and corruption. It also reduces exposure from overprivileged access and delayed revocation while minimizing the attack surface created by duplicate copies. Additionally, live connectivity simplifies regulatory compliance by ensuring better adherence to data residency, retention policies, and auditability requirements.
Native Power BI Gateway and Power Platform support
OData Power BI Connector supports the use from Power BI Gateway. Power BI on-premises gateway allows publish and auto-refresh the data set in your Power BI Desktop to Power BI cloud and other Microsoft Power Platform services such as Power Apps and Power Automate.
Cloud-to-cloud integration with auto-refresh
Sometimes setting up Power BI Gateway is not an option. IT departments often resist installing the Power BI on-premises gateway due to security concerns over data access and credential storage. They may also be reluctant because of the added maintenance burden and potential network vulnerabilities.
CData Connect AI transforms OData data connectivity by removing the need for a local gateway. This enables Power BI service users to refresh data seamlessly within Power BI, ensuring they always work with the latest OData data. While it doesn't yet support Direct Query mode, CData Connect AI is the ideal choice for deploying auto-refreshing Power BI reports in the cloud.
Connect Power BI to OData
Watch the video overview for a first hand look at how easy it is to connect Power BI to live data from OData with CData.
- Leverage Direct Query capabilities to enhance analytics performance for large OData data sets.
- Extensive schema discovery capabilities for every data source. Explore tables, columns, keys, and other data constructs based on user identity.
- Easily connect Power BI directly with complex data structures through flexible and extensible flattening.
- Deploy Power BI reports that automatically refresh on-prem or to the cloud.
- And more!
Frequent OData Power BI Connectivity questions
Common questions about integrating OData with Microsoft Power BI.
Does OData support Power BI?
OData doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for OData enable seamless OData analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to OData 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 OData from Power BI?
Moving data from OData to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The OData Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI OData connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.
How It Works
- Install the PowerBI OData connector and open Power BI Desktop.
- Connect via Get Data > More > CData OData using your credentials to connect OData 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 OData integration, CData simplifies OData bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI OData Connector getting started guide.
What are the advantages of using the CData OData data Connector for Power BI?
The CData OData Connector offers key advantages for seamless OData Power BI integration:
- OData Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to OData data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large OData 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 OData information.
- Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make OData PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
- Comprehensive Data Access: The OData BI connector provides comprehensive access to OData Data and OData metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep OData metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your OData data.
- Enterprise-Grade Security: The OData PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.
Ultimately, the OData to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to OData in Power BI for analytics and reporting.
How does the CData OData connector work with Power BI Service?
Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and OData 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 OData help file.
Alternatively, for customers unable to use the Microsoft Power BI Gateway should consider the CData Connect AI Power BI Client for real-time integration with OData. With CData Connect AI, there is no need to install individual connectors in order to connect Power BI to OData. 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 OData to Power BI Service.
Where can I download the OData Connector for Power BI?
All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI OData integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the OData Connector download can be found alongside other supported OData integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.
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