topic Re: custom datasource in Developer

custom datasource

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:31:03 GMT

Hi, everyone.

I have a custom data source that does not match any of the current data connectors. Is it possible to build my own data connector? I thought I read this somewhere, but can't find any details.

Thanks,

Scott

Re: custom datasource

Greg_Deckler — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 18:41:57 GMT

Out of curiousity, what is the data source?

Re: custom datasource

Eric_Zhang — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 06:26:50 GMT

@Anonymous

You can create proper web services for your data source, regardless of whatever it is. And call the web service from power bi desktop via "get-data -> web", the gateway also support refresh a web data source.

Re: custom datasource

Greg_Deckler — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:53:05 GMT

I believe where you want to go is here: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/developers/

Scroll down to the block on creating a Content Pack (which is essentially what you need to do) and use the "Contact" button.

Re: custom datasource

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 20:35:26 GMT

@Greg_Deckler - This is for a prospect, and I am not sure yet what the source is! Was just told it is not an existing connection. Will find out soon, hopefuly.