Lookup from SQL table

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I would like some advice. I have to do a lookup but the lookup table is a SQL server table. What would be the most efficient way to do it. Should I export the data from excel to SQL server, do a query and import back to Excel or can I do the lookup in Excel with a link to SQL server?
 

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