Power BI Connections: Import, DirectQuery, and Fixing Source Errors
Struggling with connection types or frustrated by "File Not Found" errors in Power BI? In this video, we dive deep into the mechanics of how Power BI talks to your data. Whether you are connecting to a local file system or a massive SQL database, understanding these fundamentals will save you hours of debugging.
What You’ll Learn:
Connecting to File Systems & Databases: A step-by-step guide to bringing in data from Excel, CSV, and SQL Server.
Storage Modes Decoded: We break down the crucial differences between Import, DirectQuery, and Live Connection—and when to use each.
Fixing Power Query Errors: Learn how to handle common "Source Not Found" errors when file paths change or when case-sensitivity issues break your refresh.