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Data update - Public Link
Hi I have some dashboards in Power BI and I share them in a Public Link with investors and others employees, cause this way is easier and they don't have to log in to see the reports. But the last...
View ArticleWhen is data stored in the cloud?
Hi, I just started researching Power BI and had a few questions about when data is stored in the cloud Correct me if I am wrong but I understand that if I import data from excel\csv file into Power BI...
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First, if you haven't seen this page, and the accompanying white paper that you can download, I would highly recommend you read through it as it describes all this.But - on to your questions: Correct...
View ArticleRe: Content Pack- Get Data Common Data Model
Hi , Based on research, there is no OOTB service content pack for us to connect to CDM currently. At the present, it only can be used for “PowerApps”. For more detail information about CDM, you can...
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Re: Error - Import Data from Excel (compatibility mode)
Hi , According to your description, you created a Excel file in compatibility mode which retrieved data from a web site, then you connected to this Excel in Power BI Desktop to get data. Sometimes,...
View ArticleRe: Power BI - SQL server Analysis Servicer Database
Hi , I have tested this scenario as yours, and provide details about this issue in the similar thread that Eno1978 posts. It requires an Enterprise or Business Intelligence edition of SQL Server...
View ArticleRe: Data update - Public Link
It can take some time for the public report to change, I have seen it take up to an hour or so but eventually it always seems to change. I believe this is due to some caching going on.
View ArticleRe: Microsoft SQL: The target principal name is incorrect. Cannot generate...
Hi , Based on your description, you are connecting to Azure SQL rather than SQL Server on Azure VM, right? If that is the case, what authentication do you use in SSMS and in Power BI Desktop? The...
View ArticleRe: Content Pack- Get Data Common Data Model
Hi Xiaoxin, Yes I am aware of this which is why I posted the idea. Seems extremely logical and a natural mash up between Power BI/Apps.
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BTW... <someone already shared this idea, > was me :-)
View ArticleRe: datasource.error: could not find a part of the path c:\users\myname\OneDrive
Did you find anything out yet about this? I am also curious to know.
View ArticleRefresh pulls new data into reports, but does not see newly created...
Hi PBI lovers, I've uploaded an Excel file with a table in a spreadsheet, which is a linked table in the data model. I created one measure in the data model before I uploaded it to PowerBI.com. The...
View ArticleRe: Refresh pulls new data into reports, but does not see newly created...
This is expected behavior. The refresh will only update data, not model objects. You would need to republish the data set in order for structural changes to be applied.
View ArticleRe: Refresh pulls new data into reports, but does not see newly created...
OK, just wanted to be sure I wasn't missing something. Thanks for the reply, Eno!
View ArticleOLE DB or ODBC error: Exception from HRESULT: 0x80040E23
Trying to import a table from Access into Power BI and I get the following error: Failed to save modifications to the server: Error returned: 'OLE DB or ODBC error: Exception from HRESULT:...
View ArticleRe: OLE DB or ODBC error: Exception from HRESULT: 0x80040E23
I did 2 things that allowed me to successfully load the data. I’m not sure which of the 2 fixed the issue. It would be great if anyone could let me know which of the 2 steps was responsible for fixing...
View ArticleConnect to Dynamics CRM without user account
Hi All Is it possible to connect to our Dynamics CRM online without a Dynamics username? We are wanting to have a dashboard setup for one of the finance team. Many thanks Rich
View ArticleConverting existing gateway to new On-prem data gateway
I have a report which is using the old Personal Gateway. I would like to convert the data connections to use the new On-prem enterprise connection. Is it possible to migrate the data connections from...
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I think what you will have to do is install and get new data gateway up and running. Then in power bi service go to settings -> manage gateways -> add data source that your existing reports...
View ArticleRe: Connect to Dynamics CRM without user account
This should fall under the "import" category of data. This means that you would be able to connect to your CRM instance, build reports and publish them to Power BI (Service). Then you can either...
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