Power BI is best known for the impressive data visualizations and dashboard capabilities it has. However, before you can begin building reports, you first need to connect to the necessary data sources. Within the Power BI Desktop, a developer has more than 80 unique data connectors to choose from, ranging from traditional file types, database engines, big data solutions, cloud sources, data stored on a web page, and other SaaS providers. This book will not cover all 80 connectors that are available, but it will highlight some of the most popular.
When establishing a connection to a data source, you may be presented with one of three different options on how your data should be treated: Import, DirectQuery, or Live Connection. ...
