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