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bo_afk
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Using import function with SQL Server

Hi,

 

I've created a report in PBI desktop and connected it to SQL server via the import function. I've then published the report onto Power BI service to allow others to view.

 

The data in SQL Server gets updated every once in a while and I'd like the report on Power BI service to also have the updated data. Is it possible for me to refresh the report in Power BI service to get the latest data? What's the best way to go about this?

 

Thanks

 

afk

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v-danhe-msft
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Hi @bo_afk ,

You could configure schedule refresh for your data:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/refresh-scheduled-refresh

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-gateway-enterprise-manage-sql

 

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Daniel He

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Hi @bo_afk ,

Sorry, if you want to keep your data updated, I am afraid you do need to make your computer being switched on.

 

Regards,

Daniel He

Community Support Team _ Daniel He
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v-danhe-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi @bo_afk ,

You could configure schedule refresh for your data:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/refresh-scheduled-refresh

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-gateway-enterprise-manage-sql

 

Regards,

Daniel He

Community Support Team _ Daniel He
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Hi @v-danhe-msft , thanks for your response.

 

It looks like my computer needs to be switched on during the scheduled refresh in order for it to work. Is there a way for my dataset to refresh without my computer being switched on?

 

 

afk

Hi @bo_afk ,

Could you please tell me if your problem has been solved? If it is, could you please mark the helpful replies as Answered to close this topic?

 

Regards,

Daniel He

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

Hi @bo_afk ,

Sorry, if you want to keep your data updated, I am afraid you do need to make your computer being switched on.

 

Regards,

Daniel He

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

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