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evening everyone,
I am military and I have been attempting to utilize powerbi (pro) and looking for assistance on why I was able to access my data flow just 3 hours ago from work and now that I am home with a vpn to work I no longer have access to my dataflows when I open up powerbi desktop. I spent all weekend on my home computer working with no issues. But today, i have no access. when attempting to connect it states that access to this resource is forbidden.
For clarity, I set up my powerbi service that is currently using a gateway to the foundry service. for those that unfamiliar, I am creating datasets in foundry and pulling them into powerbi creating dataflows. those dataflows then feed my powerbi desktop to help me create dashboards for my unit.
If i have looked through the forums but have come up short. so if anyone has a fix. please reach out>
Thank you!
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Hi @colinbridges - VPN to the work network does not always replicate the full internal access that you have on a workstation at work. Military networks often have strict firewall rules that might prevent your home computer from fully authenticating with the gateway or Foundry endpoints.
Solved: Unable to connect to Power BI data flow using desk... - Microsoft Fabric Community
Hope this helps.
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Hi @colinbridges ,
May I ask if you have resolved this issue? Please let us know if you have any further issues, we are happy to help.
Thank you.
Hi @colinbridges ,
Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community.
Thank you @rajendraongole1 for the prompt response.
I wanted to check if you had the opportunity to review the information provided and resolve the issue..?Please let us know if you need any further assistance.We are happy to help.
Thank you.
Hi @colinbridges - VPN to the work network does not always replicate the full internal access that you have on a workstation at work. Military networks often have strict firewall rules that might prevent your home computer from fully authenticating with the gateway or Foundry endpoints.
Solved: Unable to connect to Power BI data flow using desk... - Microsoft Fabric Community
Hope this helps.
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