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Refresh data problems
Correct, with the August preview of PowerBI report server, it does not yet support data refresh as noted here. However, it's planned for an upcoming release.
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-bi-report-server-august-2017-preview-now-available/
Until the update you have a couple options (1) open and refresh manually with the desktop and save (2) consider using SSDT to open your report model and upgrade it to Analysis Services which support refresh (3) There are 3rd party tools such as power refresh which can do this as a side process.
Helper IHi!
I'm also having issues with the 'refresh' functionality in Power Bi Server...
My reports are actually based on web data (REST API calls).
It's really a pity that both Powerbi PRO and Powerbi Server account don't offer a solution if you:
1. want to make sure everyone can consume reports without extra powerbi accounts --> which is not possible with PRO
2. want to make sure your reports are refreshed --> which is lacking in SERVER account
I'm not sure whether how you can combine these 2 licences to have fresh reports which everyone wihtin organization can see without a powerbi account?
regards
Muki
Microsoft EmployeeCorrect, with the August preview of PowerBI report server, it does not yet support data refresh as noted here. However, it's planned for an upcoming release.
https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/power-bi-report-server-august-2017-preview-now-available/
Until the update you have a couple options (1) open and refresh manually with the desktop and save (2) consider using SSDT to open your report model and upgrade it to Analysis Services which support refresh (3) There are 3rd party tools such as power refresh which can do this as a side process.
dataviznzAdvocate IV
Does anyone know if Power Update works with Power BI Report Server?
https://www.power-planner.com/Products/ProdID/10/Power_Update