Direct connect to mysql database (not on premises) from Power BI (web)

[j_dijkman]

Next to the connections to Azure SQL databases, SQL Server analysis services (via Get Data -> Databases) etc., I would like to make a direct connection to a MySQL database (not on premises). In this case there is no need for the Gateway on premises (and server/computer). Does anybody now a good temporary workaround to keep the hardware in the cloud (nothing on premises)? Thanks!

[dvansevenant]

Please add the ability to connect to MySQL databases to all levels of PBI (Desktop or Online) without the need for the gateway. It's very frustrating to create a beautiful report in PBI Desktop, Publish it to PBI Online, and then have to manually refresh and republish from the Desktop to get updates.

[pat527]

I'm nearly done creating a pilot report for a client and I'm astonished to find this to be a roadblock. Please do something about this.