The CData Power BI Connector for Splunk is built on top of an ODBC driver. This section discusses how to install the connector, create a DSN, and connect from Power BI.

Installing the Connector

Installing the Connector is a step-by-step guide for how to manage the installation process.

Creating a Data Source Name (DSN)

Creating the Data Source Name describes the process to authenticate and connect to Splunk.

Splunk Version Support

The connector leverages the Splunk REST API to enable you to access data models in Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud as relational databases, enabling bidirectional access to reports, datasets, and table datasets. It supports Splunk Enterprise v9.1.2 and Splunk Cloud v9.1.2038.

Note: Splunk does not enable access to their API for users with free trial accounts. Connecting using the connector requires a paid Splunk account.

For an introduction to Visualizing Data using the CData Power BI Connector for Splunk.