How to Connect Power BI to Azure SQL Database & Azure Analysis Services | Step-by-Step Tutorial
Learn how to connect Power BI to Azure SQL Database and Azure Analysis Services with this easy, step-by-step tutorial. Whether you're a beginner or experienced professional, this guide will help you understand:
✅ How to connect Azure SQL Database to Power BI
✅ How to connect Azure Analysis Services (AAS) to Power BI
✅ Configuring server and database settings
✅ Import vs DirectQuery vs Live Connection
✅ Best practices for performance and security
🔗 Prerequisites:
Azure SQL Database with firewall rules configured
Azure Analysis Services deployed
Power BI Desktop installed
📌 In this video:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Connecting to Azure SQL Database
05:30 Import vs DirectQuery explained
07:15 Connecting to Azure Analysis Services
11:00 Live Connection & Modeling Tips
13:45 Security Considerations
15:00 Final Thoughts
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