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pstanek
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database changed

‎01-06-2018 07:05 AM

Hi , In few weeks we will  switch one database with another . Is it possible to change Power BI source  ( for direct query) without loosings old reports? Tables will be the same.

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mehaboob557
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‎01-06-2018 09:42 AM

Hi @pstanek,

 

Yes you can change the source but keep in mind not to change the column names.

 

And you won't loose reports too.

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‎01-09-2018 01:19 AM

@pstanek,

 

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mehaboob557
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‎01-06-2018 09:42 AM

Hi @pstanek,

 

Yes you can change the source but keep in mind not to change the column names.

 

And you won't loose reports too.

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