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Anonymous
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Live connection and SQL Server

Is it possible to make a live connection with a SP or a Table on SQL Server? I have been reading about Streaming Dataset but I have not came accross and example of what I'm trying to do:

 

A live connection with a SP on SQL Server so that the data refreshes every time it changes on the table.

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GilbertQ
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Hi @Anonymous 

 

This can certainly be done and below is a microsoft documents on how to do it it: Use DirectQuery in Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Docs

 

Just remember that there could be a big load on the SQL Server system when the queries are running?





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GilbertQ
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Hi @Anonymous 

 

This can certainly be done and below is a microsoft documents on how to do it it: Use DirectQuery in Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Docs

 

Just remember that there could be a big load on the SQL Server system when the queries are running?





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