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do i need data gateway to refresh power bi report using azure sql database
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As mentioned by @hackcrr An on-premises gateway is not required. Azure SQL DB supports a cloud gateway connection, where you can configure it directly and specify it for your semantic model. In addition ,
You need a data gateway if you are connecting to an on-premises SQL Server database (not Azure SQL Database).
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Thank you for reaching out Microsoft fabric community forum.
As mentioned by @hackcrr An on-premises gateway is not required. Azure SQL DB supports a cloud gateway connection, where you can configure it directly and specify it for your semantic model. In addition ,
You need a data gateway if you are connecting to an on-premises SQL Server database (not Azure SQL Database).
Best regards,
shamili.v
An on-premises gateway is not required. Azure SQL DB supports a cloud gateway connection, where you can configure it directly and specify it for your semantic model.
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