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stream analytics as streaming dataset source
I've seen multiple examples in the internet where the new streaming dataset is used. All the examples have three options for the data source (see picture):
- API
- Stream Analytics
- PUBNUB

Unfortunately my PowerBI provides only "API" and "PUBNUB". What can I do to activate Stream Analytics?
11 Replies
- AnonymousNot applicable
Hi tgs,
There are only two options for the data source on my side, you can check the following screenshot.
Moreover, as stated in this official article, there are two ways to create a real-time streaming data feed that can be consumed and visualized by Power BI. And only API and PubNub data sources appear in the screenshot of the official article.
• Power BI REST API using a real-time streaming endpoint
• PubNubIf you want to output Real-Time Azure Stream Analytics data to a Power BI Dashboard, you can follow the steps in this article.
Thanks,
Lydia Zhang- tgsNew Member
I saw the following articles. In both I can find SA as Data Source.
- http://radacad.com/monitor-real-time-data-with-power-bi-dashboards
- https://community.dynamics.com/nav/b/technicaltipsandtricksfordynamicsnav/archive/2016/08/11/real-time-dashboard-tile-amp-streaming-dataset-in-power-bi
- AnonymousNot applicable
Hi tgs,
As mentioned in the second blog you have posted, streaming data sets can be now either API, Azure Stream Analytics (coming soon), and PubNub. The option for Azure Stream Analytics is not released yet. We would need to wait some time to use it.
Currently, you can create a real-time dashboard for Azure Stream Analytics following the steps in this blog:http://radacad.com/stream-analytics-and-power-bi-join-forces-to-real-time-dashboard .
Thanks,
Lydia Zhang