XML Power BI Connector

Easily connect Microsoft Power BI with live XML Files data for up-to-date visual analysis and reporting.

  • Real-Time Data Access (DirectQuery)
  • Full Metadata Discovery
  • Robust SQL-92 Support

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Connect Microsoft Power BI to XML Files

Our Power BI Connectors support a new era of real-time analytics. The XML Connector for Power BI has been engineered and optimized for live access to XML Files data.

Full Metadata Discovery

The XML 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 XML 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.

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High-Performance Data Delivery

Our XML 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 XML Power BI Connectivity questions

Common questions about integrating XML with Microsoft Power BI.

XML doesn't natively integrate with Power BI, but CData Power BI Connectors for XML enable seamless XML analytics and reporting. Our connectors provide real-time, direct access to XML 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.

Moving data from XML to Power BI doesn't have to be difficult. The XML Power BI Connector enables real-time, direct Power BI XML connectivity, eliminating complex ETL.

How It Works

  • Install the PowerBI XML connector and open Power BI Desktop.
  • Connect via Get Data > More > CData XML using your credentials to connect XML 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 XML integration, CData simplifies XML bi, analytics and reporting. For more information, read the Power BI XML Connector getting started guide.

The CData XML Connector offers key advantages for seamless XML Power BI integration:

  • XML Real-Time Analytics (DirectQuery): Live, direct query access to XML data in Power BI eliminates extracts and refreshes. This is especially powerful for working with large XML 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 XML information.
  • Performance & Scalability: Optimized queries ensure fast data retrieval and handle growing data volumes efficiently. Even with massive datasets, the CData connectors make XML PowerBI integration fast and reliable.
  • Comprehensive Data Access: The XML BI connector provides comprehensive access to XML Data and XML metadata, empowering you to understand the structure of your data and build more robust and accurate reports. This deep XML metadata integration simplifies data discovery and ensures your Power BI reports accurately reflect the meaning and context of your XML data.
  • Enterprise-Grade Security: The XML PowerBI connector supports modern security standards and enterprise authentication methods, making it easier to comply with security policies.

Ultimately, the XML to Power BI connector delivers fast, secure, and customizable access to XML in Power BI for analytics and reporting.

Yes, all of our connectors support connecting Microsoft Power BI and XML 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 XML help file.

All of the CData Power BI Connectors for PowerBI XML integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the XML Connector download can be found alongside other supported XML integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.

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Building custom dashboards & reports that connect with live XML data has never been easier. Download the CData Power BI Connector for XML now, and get connected.


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