How can I connect to an Excel file stored on SharePoint using Power BI Desktop or Power Query?

Data flow from SharePoint Excel to Power BI

When you first get started with Power BI Desktop, it’s common to connect to an Excel file as the data source for your report. In Power BI Desktop, you simply select Excel Workbook, choose a file from your local machine or OneDrive, click Load, and start building your report. Refresh option disabled for semantic model … Read more

How can I successfully alter the schema of a temporal table in SQL database?

Diagram showing how a temporal table works.

SQL Server temporal tables are a powerful feature for tracking how data evolves over time. They automatically maintain historical versions of rows, making them invaluable for: What are temporal tables? A system-versioned temporal table consists of two physical tables: SQL Server manages these tables automatically when system versioning is enabled. However, when you need to … Read more