Learning Microsoft Power BI - Connecting to (Almost) Any Data Source with Power Query

The video tutorial discusses the various types of data sources and connections available in Power Query and Power BI. It explains the differences between on-premises and online data, highlighting the ease of connecting to online data sources. The tutorial also covers cloud-based solutions for hosting local data, such as using Azure or SharePoint, and the benefits of online hosting. The video concludes with a brief overview of the next steps in learning about Power BI and Power Query.

What tool in Power BI and Excel can connect to almost any data source?

• Azure

• Data Gateway

• SQL Server

• Power Query

What are the two primary groups that data sources fall into?

• Structured and Unstructured

• SQL and NoSQL

• On-Premises and Online

• Local and Remote

Which of the following is a common on-premises data source?

• SQL Database

• Dropbox

• Amazon S3

• Google Cloud

What is required to refresh reports with on-premises data in Power BI?

• SQL Server

• Cloud Storage

• Data Gateway

• Azure

What is a benefit of using online data sources in Power BI?

• More complex setup

• No need for data gateways

• Requires more maintenance

• Limited data connectors

Which service can be used to host flat files for Power BI reporting?

• Google Drive

• Dropbox

• OneDrive

• SharePoint

What is a common reason for companies to maintain local data?

• Ease of access

• More storage space

• Security and cost

• Faster processing