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jribs
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Helper INon-Gateway Data Sources vs Data Sources with a Gateway
In plain terms, I haven't been able to find a straight forward answer to how to set up a Data Source so it does not need the associated Gateway computer to be on. A gatewaay was installed on my...
Hi jribs ,
You need to have a gateway if you are having the service refresh the data. You need to set up a Enterprise Gateway on a server that stays "up" all of the time and not use a Personal Gateway. Because, as you state, your computer has to be on and up all the time for a Personal Gateway to work. As aj1973 states, you have to use a gateway if you want the service to use schedule refreshes AND if you data is inside your organization's firewalls.
