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Anonymous
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custom datasource

Hi, everyone. 

 

I have a custom data source that does not match any of the current data connectors. Is it possible to build my own data connector? I thought I read this somewhere, but can't find any details.

 

Thanks,

Scott

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Eric_Zhang
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@Anonymous

 

You  can create proper web services for your data source, regardless of whatever it is. And call the web service from power bi desktop via "get-data -> web", the gateway also support refresh a web data source. 
 

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Greg_Deckler
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I believe where you want to go is here: https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/developers/

 

Scroll down to the block on creating a Content Pack (which is essentially what you need to do) and use the "Contact" button.



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@Anonymous

 

You  can create proper web services for your data source, regardless of whatever it is. And call the web service from power bi desktop via "get-data -> web", the gateway also support refresh a web data source. 
 

Greg_Deckler
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Out of curiousity, what is the data source? 



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Anonymous
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@Greg_Deckler - This is for a prospect, and I am not sure yet what the source is! Was just told it is not an existing connection. Will find out soon, hopefuly.

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