Is it possible to convert a dataset which is published from Power BI desktop to streaming dataset?

[kobebyte]

I need to use Power BI desktop to get data from Azure documentDB first before publish it online as connecting to Azure documentDB is not supported in Power BI Service.

However, after it is published, the published dataset is a regular one which I could not find a way to convert it to streaming type. I would like to have the report update real-time without refresing the browser. That's why I need the streaming.

Thanks,

Byte

[Anonymous]

@kobebyte,

It is not possible to convert your dataset to streaming dataset in Power BI Service.

If you intend to create real-time reports in Power BI Service, please take a look at the following articles about what is streaming dataset. You can consider to migrate your data from Azure documentDB to Azure Stream Analytics or create a simple console app to send data trough API, then create real-time dashboards in Power BI Service.

https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/powerbi-service-real-time-streaming/
http://radacad.com/monitor-real-time-data-with-power-bi-dashboards
http://radacad.com/stream-analytics-and-power-bi-join-forces-to-real-time-dashboard

Regards,
Lydia

[kobebyte]

@Anonymous

Thanks for your reply.

Does Azure Stream Analytics persist data permanently?

Thanks,

Byte

[Anonymous]

@kobebyte,

I would recommend you post the question in the Azure Stream Analytics forum to get dedicated support.


Regards,
Lydia