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flottmen
5 years agoFrequent Visitor
Use PowerBI dataset as starting point for ETL
I am able to push data into a PowerBI dataset using the PowerBI API. However, this data is in a relatively raw form. I'd like to use this data as the starting point for a new dataset or dataflow so...
- 5 years ago
yes, it is possible - you can run DAX or MDX queries against a Power BI dataset that you connect to via the Analysis Services connector - but it has a really bad smell to it. Power BI is a downstream system, not a data source. You should explore other options first.
lbendlin
Super User
5 years agoyes, it is possible - you can run DAX or MDX queries against a Power BI dataset that you connect to via the Analysis Services connector - but it has a really bad smell to it. Power BI is a downstream system, not a data source. You should explore other options first.
flottmen
5 years agoFrequent Visitor
Thank you so much for your response.