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Hi team,
Does anyone knows how to allow connection from SQL Server Analysis Services databases as well as an external flat file in Power BI?
Scenario:
Currently, im accessing existing data from SSAS, however to also include an external flat file that i just received from external party. How can i do this
If you are going in Live Connection to SSAS you cannot add an excel as additional Data Source.
I think you have only two way:
GP
Hi @yassirkamil,
Did you checked options provided by @gipiluso? Do you have any questions?
Regards,
Ruslan
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