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MichelleTW729
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PBI Data Gateway where can i find all data source minimun version

i am looking for this document on Microsoft offical website,

didnt find the detail informaion about PBI data gateway 

all data source the minimun version .

My customer use SQL 2008 Standard version not sure can install data gateway.

 

Michelle 

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grazitti_sapna
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Hi @MichelleTW729 

 

You can find the minimum version requirements for data sources with Power BI gateway in the official documentation: 
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-data-source-prerequisites 

For SQL Server, the gateway supports SQL Server 2005+ for import, but for DirectQuery the minimum required version is SQL Server 2012 SP1 or newer. SQL Server 2008 Standard is not supported for DirectQuery scenarios and may have limited support for basic gateway operations.
If your customer is using SQL 2008 Standard, it’s recommended to upgrade to at least SQL Server 2012 SP1 to ensure full compatibility with the latest Power BI gateway features.

 

 

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grazitti_sapna
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Hi @MichelleTW729 

 

You can find the minimum version requirements for data sources with Power BI gateway in the official documentation: 
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/desktop-data-source-prerequisites 

For SQL Server, the gateway supports SQL Server 2005+ for import, but for DirectQuery the minimum required version is SQL Server 2012 SP1 or newer. SQL Server 2008 Standard is not supported for DirectQuery scenarios and may have limited support for basic gateway operations.
If your customer is using SQL 2008 Standard, it’s recommended to upgrade to at least SQL Server 2012 SP1 to ensure full compatibility with the latest Power BI gateway features.

 

 

🌟 I hope this solution helps you unlock your Power BI potential! If you found it helpful, click 'Mark as Solution' to guide others toward the answers they need.

💡 Love the effort? Drop the kudos! Your appreciation fuels community spirit and innovation.

🎖 As a proud SuperUser and Microsoft Partner, we’re here to empower your data journey and the Power BI Community at large.

🔗 Curious to explore more? [Discover here].

Let’s keep building smarter solutions together!

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