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PbiGuy99
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3 years ago
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Dataset from a Dataset how to?

Hello All,    We have a vendor that manages a database controlled application in Azure. They are going to give us a powerbi dataset so we can make reports from our entire database for that applicat...
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    aj1973
    3 years ago

    Good, so from Your desktop you will be able to connect to the Dataset in the service and choose only the specific Tables that you need for a specific report

     

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aj1973
Community Champion
3 years ago

Hi PbiGuy99 

Both ways are good to apply. I would recommend "Making separate datasets" though for better control as you said

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PbiGuy99
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3 years ago

Thanks for the answer but what I am asking is, is it possible to make a dataset from the shared dataset they are going to share with us?

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    aj1973
    Community Champion
    3 years ago

    The answer is Yes.

    Is sharing going to be via the Service or a downloaded Dataset that your are receiving? 

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      PbiGuy99
      Regular Visitor
      3 years ago

      They will be making a dataset and sharing that with us. We will then make separate datasets off that one for others in our departments. Would this be the best way?

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        aj1973
        Community Champion
        3 years ago

        How are they going to share it with you guys? Via Power BI Service or are they going to send you the PBIX file?