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Converting app from based on excel tables to be based on SQL databases

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Posted on by jlke-as 130

Hi

 

I am new to Power app, so I need som help.

 

I am creating my own app based on the connection to excel tables located in my onedrive.

When I am satisfied with the result I would most likely want to change the app to be connected to SQL databases instead (to increase speed of handling the registrations in the app)...

 

Is there an easy way to make this change?

How much faster will a SQL solution be compared to the excel-database solution?

 

Wkr Jørgen

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    WarrenBelz 156,064 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hi @jlke-as ,

    You might have a look at this video from Shane Young regarding Excel - anything else is faster and more functional essentially. SQL is a good data source, but all users will need Premium Licences. Depending on your scale and needs, you might also look at SharePoint (which BTW is all I use).

     

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