> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cognite.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Use CDF with Power BI and Excel

> Connect a Cognite Data Fusion (CDF) project as a data source and use Microsoft Power BI and Excel to query, transform, and visualize your data.

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  <Card title="Connect with Power BI REST API connector" icon="bolt" href="/cdf/dashboards/guides/powerbi/set_up_rest_connector">
    Access all CDF features with improved performance using GET, POST, and GraphQL queries.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect with Power BI OData connector" icon="cable" href="/cdf/dashboards/guides/powerbi/set_up_odata_connector">
    Use the legacy OData connector for existing reports with Azure Entra ID authentication.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Retrieve data in Excel" icon="table" href="/cdf/dashboards/guides/excel/retrieve_data_from_cdf">
    Connect CDF as a data source and use Excel to query and transform data with OData.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore OData services" icon="book" href="/cdf/dashboards/references/odata">
    Learn about asset-centric and data modeling OData services with filtering and query capabilities.
  </Card>
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