2026-11-03
Power BI Get Data - Simply Explained

Your Power BI report is showing last month's numbers, and the reason is hiding in the very first thing you clicked. That first click is called Get Data, and it's the moment Power BI reaches out and pulls your information in. In this episode of Simply Explained you will learn: - The Front Door To…
Show notes
Your Power BI report is showing last month's numbers, and the reason is hiding in the very first thing you clicked. That first click is called Get Data, and it's the moment Power BI reaches out and pulls your information in. In this episode of Simply Explained you will learn:
- The Front Door To Your Data
- What Get Data Actually Means
- The Four Steps Behind Every Connection
- Where Your Data Can Come From
- Import Or DirectQuery: The Choice That Shapes Everything
- Keeping Your Data Fresh
- The Mistakes Beginners Actually Make
- Where This Fits In Microsoft 365, Azure, And Fabric
- What To Take Away
Simply Explained by M365.FM breaks down Microsoft 365, Azure and modern IT topics in clear, jargon-free language. Hosted by Mirko Peters. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m365-fm-microsoft-365-azure-cloud-power-platform-ai--6704921/support. This episode includes AI-generated content.
Host: Mirko Peters