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enath
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refresh data from server

Hello,

 

I try to understand. 

I can refresh dataset data from the server using sql connection.

I tried to refresh dataset data imported from folder, but it is not supported. So I moved my data to a sharepoint and I connected the sharepoint to power BI. After publishing the dataset and the report I put the credentials sharepoint to the dataset settings but I don't see that the refresh from the from the server is really doing his job. After refreshing I don't see the new data added to the sharepoint before.

Is there is a way to use the refresh from server for sharepoint data? 

What are the option to be able to make the refresh from server without using SQL DB

Thanks!

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Thanks for that. I did not know that. I put the gateway anyway....

I found out that I had to refresh the data in the report also here in order to see the refreshed data, without that I cannot see the refresh data

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GilbertQ
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Hi @enath 

 

If you are using SharePoint online you can refresh data from SharePoint. You also do not need a gateway to refresh the data. You can point Power BI to the SharePoint Folder to get the files.

 

Here is an example on how to complete this: Refresh a dataset from OneDrive or SharePoint Online - Power BI | Microsoft Docs





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Thanks for that. I did not know that. I put the gateway anyway....

I found out that I had to refresh the data in the report also here in order to see the refreshed data, without that I cannot see the refresh data

enath_0-1659934213051.png

 

Hi @enath ,

On demand is performed immediately. May be you can try to use schedule refresh. Or refresh the dataset on demand.

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Different connection modes can be used for different refreshes so that there is no need to refresh manually.

 

About refresh: How to configure Power BI report scheduled refresh 

Data refresh in Power BI 

 

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Best regards.

 

 

Thank you very much for helping. I will learn about the others solutions also you described.

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