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SWhiteMKL
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Dataset Refresh using a trigger

Hi all,   We currently have a set up automated report and cube builds that are migrating from Cognos to PowerBI.  As part of the update cycle we have automation that triggers the rebuild of these C...
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lbendlin
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2 years ago

Yes, you can initiate a refresh request for a Semantic model via API calls.  In fact, you can even request refresh of a single table or even a partition (if you use incremental refresh).

 

These API calls can be done from PowerShell or from PowerAutomate or from any otther tool that allow (automatic) OAUTh2/AAD authentification.

 

Note that these calls only refresh a request.  For refresh monitoring you need to create additional processes.

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SWhiteMKL
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2 years ago

Thanks so much for the help.  We were able to get the triggers working and the refreshes are executing based on a database event now.