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Hello,
A consultant has created an app that uses data from an sql database. I'm trying to create a seperate power bi development that also links to the sql database (but I want to build the link indepenedently myself). When I go into settings I see that a gateway has been used - but when I google this it suggests that some software has been installed somewhere on our network in order to make it work? I'm a bit confused because the refreshes run during the night (when peoples' computers are turned off) and the consultant never mentioned it - is it possible there is a gateway without anything having been installed?
Many thanks for your help,
CM
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Hi @CloudMonkey
No, the Gateway had to be installed.
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Amine Jerbi
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Hi @CloudMonkey
No, the Gateway had to be installed.
Regards
Amine Jerbi
If I answered your question, please mark this thread as accepted
and you can follow me on
My Website, LinkedIn and Facebook
Welcome @CloudMonkey
Regards
Amine Jerbi
If I answered your question, please mark this thread as accepted
and you can follow me on
My Website, LinkedIn and Facebook
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