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melina
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Power Bi gateway

Hi All,

 

It is correct if we set data source in Microsoft Azure, no need to use Power BI to refresh data?

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Seth_C_Bauer
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Community Champion

@melina If your dataset is in a source like Azure SQL DB, then you don't need a gateway. What is the specific data source you are using?


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v-yulgu-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @melina,

 

Here is a link for your reference:

Data refresh

 

Best regards,
Yuliana Gu

Community Support Team _ Yuliana Gu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Hi guys,

Thanks a lot!Smiley Happy

Seth_C_Bauer
Community Champion
Community Champion

@melina If your dataset is in a source like Azure SQL DB, then you don't need a gateway. What is the specific data source you are using?


Looking for more Power BI tips, tricks & tools? Check out PowerBI.tips the site I co-own with Mike Carlo. Also, if you are near SE WI? Join our PUG Milwaukee Brew City PUG

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