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Anonymous
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File from Unix as Data Source

Hi,

 

Is it possible to get data/files from UNIX Server ?

 

 

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v-piga-msft
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Hi @Anonymous ,

I'm afraid that we cannot get the file from UNIX Server directly in power bi desktop. 

However, we could get the file which is in UNIX Server via UNC path in Power BI Desktop.

Best Regards,

Cherry

 

Community Support Team _ Cherry Gao
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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v-piga-msft
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Resident Rockstar

Hi @Anonymous ,

I'm afraid that we cannot get the file from UNIX Server directly in power bi desktop. 

However, we could get the file which is in UNIX Server via UNC path in Power BI Desktop.

Best Regards,

Cherry

 

Community Support Team _ Cherry Gao
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Anonymous
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Hi it did not work.

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