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WorkHard
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Can the On-premises data gateway access files from another location?

Say I have an On-premises data gateway installed on server1.

If I build a report that accesses some excel file from server2 and publish it, can the on-premises data gateway on server1 access the files on server2?

 

I'm basically trying to set up a refresh schedule and the gateway doesn't see the excel files I used to create the report.

 

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parry2k
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@WorkHard if server1 can see the files on server2 and it is on the same network, it should work.

 

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@WorkHard 
Also, the gateway must be running or online on the other server, and to allow other users in the domain use this gateway, you can add their account to the gateway user in Power bi service.

 

Paul Zheng _ Community Support Team

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@WorkHard 
Also, the gateway must be running or online on the other server, and to allow other users in the domain use this gateway, you can add their account to the gateway user in Power bi service.

 

Paul Zheng _ Community Support Team

parry2k
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@WorkHard if server1 can see the files on server2 and it is on the same network, it should work.

 

Check my latest blog post Compare Budgeted Scenarios vs. Actuals I would  Kudos if my solution helped. 👉 If you can spend time posting the question, you can also make efforts to give Kudos to whoever helped to solve your problem. It is a token of appreciation!

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Subscribe to the @PowerBIHowTo YT channel for an upcoming video on List and Record functions in Power Query!!

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If my solution proved useful, I'd be delighted to receive Kudos. When you put effort into asking a question, it's equally thoughtful to acknowledge and give Kudos to the individual who helped you solve the problem. It's a small gesture that shows appreciation and encouragement! ❤


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