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Using DirectQuery with Application Insights Web API
Can you use DirectQuery with a web API?
I'm able to generate an M Data Query through Application Insights and I want to use it to display real time data about my Azure Application. The M Data Query looks like:
The embeded instructions work perfectly and I have a sucessfully deployed Power BI Dashboard but it isn't updated anywhere close to real time. I believe DirectQuery would help me solve that but the docs don't specify an option to allow me to turn it on. Thanks!
Hi Wi ,
Currently, it is not supported to connect web API with direct query mode. For a workaround, I found a blog it might help you.
Push data to Power BI streaming datasets without writing any code using Microsoft Flow
To make Power BI better, you can submit your request at Power BI Ideas and vote it up.
Best Regards,
Xue
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
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Hi Wi ,
Currently, it is not supported to connect web API with direct query mode. For a workaround, I found a blog it might help you.
Push data to Power BI streaming datasets without writing any code using Microsoft Flow
To make Power BI better, you can submit your request at Power BI Ideas and vote it up.
Best Regards,
Xue
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.