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