MYSQL driver necessary for desktop, do viewers need it once it's published?

[matt_cushing]

I noticed that I had to download a mysql driver for PowerBI Desktop in order to connect to a mysql database.  If I publish a report, do the people viewing that report need the driver?

I'm thinking they don't, but wanted to see if anyone could shed light on this.

Thx,

M@

[matt_cushing]

@ajaybabuinturi - thanks for confirming!

[ajaybabuinturi · Accepted solution]

Hi @matt_cushing,

No, report viewers do not need to install the MySQL driver as long as the report is published to the Power BI Service (online) and the data is refreshed via a gateway.

Thanks,
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