TIBCO® Data Virtualization
Power BI is a powerful business analytics tool that offers many features aimed at helping businesses make informed decisions. One of the most useful features in Power BI is the ability to connect to various data sources. This includes TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization, a data management solution that allows users to access and integrate data from multiple sources.
To connect to TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization from inside Power BI, we need to use Power Query M Language Code. Power Query is a data transformation and analysis tool that is built into Excel, Power BI, and other Microsoft products. Power Query M Language is the coding language used in Power Query to create queries and transform data.
Step 1: Install the TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization ODBC Driver
Before we can connect to TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization from inside Power BI, we need to install the TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization ODBC driver. The ODBC driver allows us to connect to TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization using Power Query.
To install the TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization ODBC driver, follow these steps:
1. Download the TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization ODBC driver from the TIBCO website.
2. Run the installer and follow the installation wizard.
3. Once the installation is complete, open Power BI.
Step 2: Connect to TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization Using Power Query
To connect to TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization from inside Power BI, follow these steps:
1. Click on the “Home” tab in the Power BI ribbon.
2. Click on “Get Data” in the “External Data” section of the ribbon.
3. Select “ODBC” from the list of data source options.
4. Click on “Connect”.
5. In the “ODBC” dialog box, select the TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization data source that you want to connect to.
6. Click on “OK”.
7. In the “Navigator” dialog box, select the tables that you want to import into Power BI.
8. Click on “Load” to import the data into Power BI.
Step 3: Use Power Query M Language to Transform the Data
Once we have connected to TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization using Power Query, we can transform the data using Power Query M Language. Power Query M Language provides a wide range of transformation options that allow us to clean, reshape, and combine data from multiple sources.
To transform the data using Power Query M Language, follow these steps:
1. Click on the “Transform Data” button in the “Navigator” dialog box.
2. This will open the Power Query Editor.
3. In the Power Query Editor, we can use the “Transform Data” pane to perform various transformations on the data.
4. To use Power Query M Language to transform the data, click on the “Advanced Editor” button in the “Transform Data” pane.
5. This will open the Power Query M Language editor, where we can write custom code to transform the data.
6. Use the Power Query M Language code to clean, reshape, and combine the data as needed.
7. Once we have finished transforming the data, click on “Close & Apply” to apply the changes to the data in Power BI.
Conclusion
Connecting to TIBCO(r) Data Virtualization from inside Power BI using Power Query M Language code can be a powerful tool for businesses that need to access and integrate data from multiple sources. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can leverage the power of Power Query M Language to transform your data and make more informed business decisions.
