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Can we get data from 2 different databases?
Ghislain Provided that you use "Import" - yes, you can source data from multiple SQL Servers with different credentials.
Ghislain Provided that you use "Import" - yes, you can source data from multiple SQL Servers with different credentials.
Anonymous But we need 2 different gateway to refresh data in this case, no ?
Ghislain No, As long as you are importing the data, you would just create seperate data sources on the same On Premises Data Gateway for each SQL Server. As long as all the data sources in the PBIX file match to data sources on the same OPD Gateway then it will allow you to use it for refresh.
Anonymous I see what you mean there is a point i don't understand.
For example:
- I have a database in my server of company 1
- I have another database in another server of company 2
- I create as you say different data sources in OPD Gateway
But where do i install OPD Gateway ?
Ghislain In the same domain that is under your tenant.
For example. I belong to company 1, and I access my SQL Databases with Windows Auth.
But I also want data from a 3rd party - Company 2
They have provided me with a SQL Login that I can use to access their instance.
So I create two seperate data sources in my PBIX and in my gateway I've installed on my company 1 server.
The OPD Gateway can be installed on any server in your domain. guide here for requirements
You could install it on the same box as the SQL Instance, but if you are expecting a significant amount of load, then you may want to install it on a seperate server/VM.