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Hi guys
Am new to power bi, i have question, i have my data source which is cube on azure analysis server, can i use this data souces to create the create report in power bi i want to use connect live option and also after publishing the report online how should i connect the report and data source what option i have ? ( do i have to usea gateway or there will be connect live option)
Please share you insights on this query i have
Thank you.
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Hi @aka,
>>i want to use connect live option and also after publishing the report online how should i connect the report and data source what option i have ?
Yes, Azure analysis server support connect live mode.
>>do i have to usea gateway or there will be connect live option
This will based on your datasource type. (online: connect live; on premise: need gateway to refresh)
For detailed information you can refer to below link:
Connecting Power BI to an Azure Analysis Services server
Regards,
Xiaoxin Sheng
Hi @aka,
>>i want to use connect live option and also after publishing the report online how should i connect the report and data source what option i have ?
Yes, Azure analysis server support connect live mode.
>>do i have to usea gateway or there will be connect live option
This will based on your datasource type. (online: connect live; on premise: need gateway to refresh)
For detailed information you can refer to below link:
Connecting Power BI to an Azure Analysis Services server
Regards,
Xiaoxin Sheng
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