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Axiomite
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Resolver II

Power BI Desktop live connection , additional data sources cannot be connected

Good day, 

I've come across discussions indicating that in Power BI Desktop's live connection mode, it's not possible to connect to additional data sources. Can someone confirm whether it's still the case that you can't add other data sources while in live connection mode (where the 'Get data' options are greyed out)? I've searched extensively, but I haven't found confirmation of this on any Microsoft sites.
Thanks in advance.

 

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Uzi2019
Super User
Super User

hi @Axiomite 

 

When you connect to a data source with live connection mode, you cannot connect to other data sources. You can only connect to a single data source in each report when you connect to a data source with live connection mode. You can check the following link for more details.

Power BI – Live connection vs. Import, comparison and limitations

Live Connection; When Power BI comes Hybrid
If you want to be able to connect to other data sources while using live connection mode, you can try the methods mentioned in the official documentation below.

using DirectQuery for Power BI datasets and Azure Analysis Services (preview)

Uzi2019_0-1715669885467.png

 

 

 

I hope I answered your question!

 

Don't forget to give thumbs up and accept this as a solution if it helped you!!!

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Uzi2019
Super User
Super User

hi @Axiomite 

 

When you connect to a data source with live connection mode, you cannot connect to other data sources. You can only connect to a single data source in each report when you connect to a data source with live connection mode. You can check the following link for more details.

Power BI – Live connection vs. Import, comparison and limitations

Live Connection; When Power BI comes Hybrid
If you want to be able to connect to other data sources while using live connection mode, you can try the methods mentioned in the official documentation below.

using DirectQuery for Power BI datasets and Azure Analysis Services (preview)

Uzi2019_0-1715669885467.png

 

 

 

I hope I answered your question!

 

Don't forget to give thumbs up and accept this as a solution if it helped you!!!

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