Currently, Power BI does not provide a simple way for workspace admins or Power BI service administrators to disable scheduled refresh for all datasets (semantic models) in a workspace with a single action. This creates significant challenges in scenarios such as:
- Emergency Maintenance: When immediate suspension of refresh is required to prevent failures or data inconsistencies.
- Cost Control: Avoiding unnecessary refreshes during downtime or when source systems are unavailable.
- Governance: Enforcing organizational policies without relying on individual dataset owners.
At present, the only options are:
- Manually disabling refresh for each dataset individually.
- Using REST APIs or PowerShell scripts, which require technical expertise and permissions.
Proposed Solution:
Introduce a one-click option in the Power BI Service (workspace settings or Admin Portal) that allows authorized admins to:
- Pause all scheduled refreshes for every dataset in a workspace.
- Optionally resume them later with a single action.
This feature would greatly improve administrative efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance governance for organizations managing multiple datasets.
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