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asbpowerbi
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Helper IV

How to determine dependent datasets on a datasource

Hello All,

 

I am in the power BI Service. I click on settings and then click on manage connections and Gateways. I am presented with a huge list of data sources. Many of the data sources point to the same place, but have different case sensative names. How can I determine the list of reports that are dependent on each datasource? is there a way to force the Power BI desktop developer to use only the data sources that I set up rather than allowing them to create new ones?

 

Thanks!

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Aravind8k
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Hi @asbpowerbi ,

 

Did  you end up finding a solution for this? I have the same issue currently trying to manage the tenant.

djurecicK2
Super User
Super User

Hi @asbpowerbi ,

 From the dataset, you can click ..., then View Lineage to see what reports use that dataset.

 

djurecicK2_0-1672774893157.png

 

The second question is more complicated. You could look at using promoted or certified datasets and asking the developers to use those. Not sure if there is a way to force them though.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/collaborate-share/service-endorsement-overview

 

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