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Greg_Esres
Helper I
11 years ago

Global Datasets and Datasources

I want to define datasources and datasets globally and have them available to all users when the log into Power BI. I also want to have the visibility determined by user id. I've been told this is...
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Anonymous
Not applicable
11 years ago

I would "assume" that you should be able to just publish a dataset, however in all the testing I've done with Org Content Packs it would appear you need to include at least one report and dashboard in order for it to work. If you don't include all 3, the dataset and or report show up, but the load spinner just keeps going.

So - as of right now, no you can't do this with Org Content Packs

 

If this is just a bug, and you should be able to just publish a dataset, then the answer changes to "yes" if you are using something like tabular models where you can control the permissions on a different level.

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andre
Memorable Member
11 years ago

I just published a content pack with a data set only and was able to connecto to it, not sure why it does not work for you.  I would say the answer is Yes