Connecting PowerBI to Lyftrondata

In this article, we will show you how to connect PowerBI to Lyftrondata

NOTE: Lyftrondata emulates Microsoft SQL Server, therefore a built-in SQL Server provider is sufficient to connect to Lyftrondata.

PowerBI documentation is available in Microsoft online help.

Step 1: Open PowerBI and select Microsoft SQL Server

If you have not started the PowerBI yet, open it. Under the "Get Data" section, please select the SQL Server option.

A new dialog opens.

Step 2: Enter server name taken from Lyftrondata Dashboard

Into a "Server" textbox enter the Lyftrondata server name and select a "DirectQuery" option. You can leave the "Database" textbox empty.

Click "OK."

Step 3: Choose a database and desired tables or views

From the left menu in PowerBI choose desired tables or views and start exploring your data with PowerBI.

Click "Load."

Step 4: Choose query mode

Notice that thanks to Lyftrondata the "DirectQuery" mode is always available, so only results of your queries are transferred.

Step 5: Optionally examine your data model

Step 6: Start building your reports

That concludes the steps required to connect and use PowerBI with Lyftrondata.