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We have a ton of Power BI reports that point to SSAS database as its source. Is there a way to change or update these data sources using Power BI API so that it now points to a Power BI dataset instead?
Thanks in advance,
NM
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Hi @NMAN47 ,
Analysis Services and Power BI share the same meta data. By leveraging the XMLA endpoint of the dataset that is backed by a Premium capacity, you will be able to easily swap this connection.
For more details,please refer to:
https://data-marc.com/2021/09/29/swap-connection-from-analysis-services-to-power-bi-dataset/
Best Regards,
Liang
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Hi @NMAN47 ,
Analysis Services and Power BI share the same meta data. By leveraging the XMLA endpoint of the dataset that is backed by a Premium capacity, you will be able to easily swap this connection.
For more details,please refer to:
https://data-marc.com/2021/09/29/swap-connection-from-analysis-services-to-power-bi-dataset/
Best Regards,
Liang
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Thanks for the reply. I will give it a try and see if it works.
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