Power Query to Import from SQL Server Database in Excel or Power BI Desktop – MSPTDA 11

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In this Video learn how to connect to an SQL Server Database and extract and transform data using Power Query in Excel and Power BI Desktop.

Topics:
1. (00:16) Introduction
2. (00:32) What is an SQL Server Database
3. (02:19) The Goal of our Queries and a look at the end result reports in Excel
4. (03:04) Comparing and Contrast using 1) Using Power Query User Interface or 2) Writing SQL Code in Power Query
5. (04:46) Example 1: Use Power Query User Interface to connect to SQL Server and Extract, Transform and Load Data.
6. (11:27) Example 2: Write SQL Code to connect to SQL Server and Extract, Transform and Load Data.
7. (14:44) Example 3: Using Power BI Desktop to connect to SQL Server and Import multiple Tables.
8. (18:29) Summary

Comprehensive Microsoft Power Tools for Data Analysis Class, BI 348, taught by Mike Girvin, Excel MVP and Highline College Professor.

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