What Is Dataverse and How Is It Related to Power BI?

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What is Dataverse?

Dataverse (formerly Common Data Service - CDS) is a Microsoft cloud-based data platform that securely stores and manages business data for applications like Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

How Dataverse Relates to Power BI

1. Centralized Data Storage

• Acts as a single source of truth for organizational data (e.g., customer, sales, or inventory data).
• Eliminates data silos by integrating with Power BI.

2. Direct Power BI Connectivity

• In Power BI Desktop: Get Data → Dataverse connector.
• Live connection or import modes supported.

3. Advanced Data Modeling

• Leverage Dataverse’s pre-built tables (Contacts, Accounts) or create custom tables.
• Use relationships defined in Dataverse directly in Power BI.

4. Row-Level Security (RLS)

• Apply Dataverse security roles to control data access in Power BI reports.

5. Automated Data Refresh

• Schedule refreshes to keep Power BI reports updated with Dataverse data.

Key Benefits of Using Dataverse with Power BI

✅ Consistency – Same data used across Power Apps, Power BI, and Dynamics 365.

✅ Governance – Built-in compliance (GDPR, HIPAA).

✅ Low-Code – No need for complex ETL pipelines.

Limitations

⚠️ Requires Power BI Premium for large datasets.

⚠️ Limited to Microsoft ecosystem (no direct SQL queries).

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