Power BI Gateway to 32-bit Oracle 11g Instant Client connection

[vlassauw]

I am trying to create a connection to a 32-bit oracle 11g ODBC, yes, antique I know, but I'm stuck with it :(.

I created an ODBC using the 11g instant client which I can use and works in Power BI Desktop.

Obviously however I need to be able to share reports in Power BI web environment using data from this connection, so I need to have a gateway connection.

The Gateway however does not accept the 32-bit ODBC.

I understand that Gateway is a 64-bit, but I hope there is a workaround maybe?

It is crucial I can make this connection otherwise Power BI is pretty much useless to me.

I'm using the On Premise Gateway (not the personal gateway)

Does anybody know a way to fix this?

Thanks in advance!!!

[v-ljerr-msft]

Hi @vlassauw,

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I understand that Gateway is a 64-bit, but I hope there is a workaround maybe?

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As far as I know, there isn't a possible solution in this scenario. Here is a similar idea shared on Power BI Ideas forum. You can vote it up and add your comments there to improve Power BI on this feature. 

Regards

[vlassauw]

Thank you for your respons. Yes, I was afraid of that.

Power BI has a lot of potential but still needs a lot of work in many areas, 32-bit connectivity is surely among those imo.