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If you mean streaming dataset in Power BI Service, Azure SQL database is not mandatory.
In Power BI Service, you can query your SQL Server data and send the data to streaming dataset in Power BI Service using PowerShell. There is a similar thread for your reference.
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Developer/Stream-Dataset-for-local-SQL-Server-Database-Query/td-p/1...
Regards,
Lydia
If you mean streaming dataset in Power BI Service, Azure SQL database is not mandatory.
In Power BI Service, you can query your SQL Server data and send the data to streaming dataset in Power BI Service using PowerShell. There is a similar thread for your reference.
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Developer/Stream-Dataset-for-local-SQL-Server-Database-Query/td-p/1...
Regards,
Lydia
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