> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://knowledge.out-smart.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://knowledge.out-smart.com/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi.md).

# PowerBI

**Power BI** helps you turn OutSmart data into dashboards and reports.

Use this section to activate the Power-Up and set up the sync.

Then choose the right tables and keep the data up to date.

{% hint style="info" %}
Power BI depends on your OutSmart setup and your Microsoft access.
{% endhint %}

### What you do with Power BI

* connect OutSmart data to Power BI
* choose which tables should sync
* keep reports current with manual or automatic sync

### In this guide

* [**What is Power BI?**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/what-is-power-bi.md)
* [**Activate Power BI through the License Manager**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/activate-power-bi-through-the-license-manager.md)
* [**Set up the Power BI connection**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/set-up-the-power-bi-connection.md)
* [**Choose which tables to sync**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/choose-which-tables-to-sync.md)
* [**Available sync tables**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/available-sync-tables.md)
* [**Enable automatic sync**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/enable-automatic-sync.md)
* [**Test the Power BI connection**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/test-the-power-bi-connection.md)
* [**Start a manual sync**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/start-a-manual-sync.md)
* [**View sync history**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/view-sync-history.md)
* [**Troubleshoot Power BI sync issues**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/troubleshoot-power-bi-sync-issues.md)
* [**Understand Power BI license requirements**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/understand-power-bi-license-requirements.md)

### Recommended order

1. Start with [**What is Power BI?**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/what-is-power-bi.md).
2. Then [**activate Power BI**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/activate-power-bi-through-the-license-manager.md).
3. Next [**set up the connection**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/set-up-the-power-bi-connection.md).
4. Then [**choose the right tables**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/choose-which-tables-to-sync.md).
5. After that, [**test the connection**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/test-the-power-bi-connection.md).
6. Finish with [**automatic sync**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/enable-automatic-sync.md), [**manual sync**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/start-a-manual-sync.md), and [**sync history**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/powerbi/view-sync-history.md).

### Important to know before you start

* clear KPIs lead to better reports
* sync only the tables you really need
* test the connection before the first sync
* use sync history to review errors and timing

### Related topics

* [**OutSmart packages**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/marketplace/outsmart-packages.md)
* [**Integrations**](broken://spaces/tsYGhhd0tVo9khoiCvFz/pages/27nesRq9PVUjWfZQ0ViA)
* [**Power-Ups**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups.md)


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