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Greetings,
I have several apps published to a workspace. I successfully configured a gateway to the SQL Server database I used.
When I installed the gateway, I got a warning to "make sure to install on a computer that is always on line". I thought they were referring to the server source. I proceeded to the end of the gateway configuration and tested it withou any problems.
Long story short: When my pc is on line, I am able to refresh the dataset sucessfully . Otherwise, I get an error saying that the gateway is off line. When I go check up scheduled updates, they are all "disabled".
It does not make sense to me. I made a conection to the sql database but my computer has to be online for the scheduler to work?
Did I get something wrong or have I misunderstood some concept here? My account is not "pro" yet. I am currently on pro trial.
Thank you all for any help.
Best Regards
Rafael Costa
Solved! Go to Solution.
Yes,the computer has to be online for the scheduler to work.For further,please refer to below posts.
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/how-to-refresh-data-even-your-PC-offline/td-p/410646
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/refresh-scheduled-refresh
Regards,
Yes,the computer has to be online for the scheduler to work.For further,please refer to below posts.
https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/how-to-refresh-data-even-your-PC-offline/td-p/410646
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/refresh-scheduled-refresh
Regards,
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