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Connect PostgreSQL to Power BI

Enterprise data analytics, real-time insights, anywhere.


For Power BI Desktop & Gateway Deployments

Connect to live PostgreSQL data from Power BI Desktop, Server, & On-prem Gateway. Includes Direct Query support.

PostgreSQL Connector
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For Power BI Service (Cloud) Deployment

PostgreSQL integration with cloud-based Power BI Service.

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Why CData for PostgreSQL Power BI Connectivity

Break free from data loading limitations and on-premises restrictions of PostgreSQL reporting in Power BI. Easily connect Microsoft Power BI with live PostgreSQL data for up-to-date visual analysis and reporting.


High-performance PostgreSQL Connectivity

  • Eliminate PostgreSQL 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 PostgreSQL overcomes these challenges with advanced query optimization and Direct Query support. By leveraging Direct Query, you can avoid loading your entire PostgreSQL dataset into local memory and instead benefit from efficient server-side processing.

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PostgreSQL data discovery

Comprehensive PostgreSQL data and metadata discovery

  • Find the PostgreSQL data you need for reports — fast and easy.

    The PostgreSQL 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.

Live PostgreSQL reporting. No ETL Required

  • Mitigate security & compliance risks vs. other integrations

    CData's live Power BI connectivity for PostgreSQL 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.

PostgreSQL cloud-to-cloud integration

Connect Power BI to PostgreSQL

Watch the video overview for a first hand look at how easy it is to connect Power BI to live data from PostgreSQL with CData.

  • Leverage Direct Query capabilities to enhance analytics performance for large PostgreSQL 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!
FAQs

Frequent PostgreSQL Power BI connectivity questions

Common questions about integrating PostgreSQL with Microsoft Power BI.

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