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Scheduled daily refresh for free users
Hi Anonymous,
Based on my test, if we only retrieve data from the Azure SQL database in Import mode and enable daily refresh, it doesn't require Pro license.
To understand the difference between Power BI pro and free better, you need to know what's the pro content firstly. You can see not all data sources and refresh can be available to free users. If you share the dashboard with other users only have free Power BI features, your recipients just need a free Power BI license to view the content. See: Licensing requirements for sharing.
Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu
Community SupportHi Anonymous,
Based on my test, if we only retrieve data from the Azure SQL database in Import mode and enable daily refresh, it doesn't require Pro license.
To understand the difference between Power BI pro and free better, you need to know what's the pro content firstly. You can see not all data sources and refresh can be available to free users. If you share the dashboard with other users only have free Power BI features, your recipients just need a free Power BI license to view the content. See: Licensing requirements for sharing.
Best Regards,
Qiuyun Yu
Thank you for your reply. In that case I do not understand why this is not working for me!
I have published a report that imports data from Azure SQL Server (no where else), it has no pro features, but if I try to go to schedule refresh it says:
"This dataset contains on-premises data sources. To schedule data refresh, try Power BI Pro for 60.00 days, or contact your Office 365 tenant administrator to purchase Power BI Pro. "
How can I set it to refresh daily without being blocked by this message?
Thanks in advance!