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