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Direct Query and Enterprise: migrating from import
As far as I know, it does not work. And think about it, there is a good reason to that:
- What to do, if you have changed the model in your file after the import?
- Or other way around: What do you do, if the server changed a lot, but your local model did not? A lot of conflicts would come up.
- Further, please note that in the "imported"-model, you can model the relationships yourself and also the data structure etc.. This would get ripped apart, if you use the direct query.
My recommendation:
Rebuild it. Power BI reports are created pretty fast and the application has improved a lot since July/August.
As far as I know, it does not work. And think about it, there is a good reason to that:
- What to do, if you have changed the model in your file after the import?
- Or other way around: What do you do, if the server changed a lot, but your local model did not? A lot of conflicts would come up.
- Further, please note that in the "imported"-model, you can model the relationships yourself and also the data structure etc.. This would get ripped apart, if you use the direct query.
My recommendation:
Rebuild it. Power BI reports are created pretty fast and the application has improved a lot since July/August.
Hi Thanks for this reply, I am in the same situation. Does that mean if have to use schduled Enterprise Gateway i have to use Drirect Query and loose all the custom modelling features ?
I have done few measures and columns using "Import" option but i am not able to schduele it to refresh automatically.
Please help. Thanks
Hi charitydatasol You dont have to use the Enterprise Gateway. The Personal gateway will allow scheduled refreshes - as long as the machine it is installed on is powered on and connected to the internet.
You should be able to check your gateway status by going to the gateway section under Power BI website.
top right of the page.
remember that with the Import process you are only allowed 8 refreshes a day.
Only Direct Query allows automatic refresh of data up to Power BI Online.
