Paginated reporting -dynamic db parameters - deployment pipeline rules

[mlm]

Hi,

I have a paginated report with teradata datasource.

  -- do we have any specific syntax to use  Power BI Parameters ?

-- how can we switch database between dev/uat/prod using parameters ?

any reference is greatly appreciated.

thanks

[v-yaningy-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi, @mlm 

Based on your description, to use Power BI parameters for a Teradata data source, you can perform the following steps.

1. Create the parameter in Power BI. For example, you can create a parameter for the database name.
2. In the Power Query editor, you can merge these parameters into SQL queries. For example, if the database name has a parameter, you can use this parameter in the clause of the SQL query.

Example:

let
    Source = Sql.Database ("servername", "databasename", [Query="SELECT * FROM tablename WHERE columnname = '" & ParameterName & "'"])
in
    Source

Related link: Solved: Include Parameters within Power BI to Query a SQL ... - Microsoft Fabric Community

To switch between databases (dev/uat/prod) using a parameter, you can create a parameter for the database name and then use this parameter in the SQL query. When you want to switch databases, just change the value of the parameter.

let
    Source = Sql.Database ("servername", ParameterName, [Query="SELECT * FROM tablename"])
in
    Source

 Related link: Change the Source of Power BI Datasets Dynamically Using Power Query Parameters - RADACAD

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[aj1973]

Hi @mlm 

You can use Query parameters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnaDJkGOmIE