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Financial Modeling and Reporting with Microsoft Power BI
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Refreshing data once the Power BI report has been published within the service is achieved within the service. If the data source is on-premises, a gateway will be required that allows the Power BI service to securely access data on-premises.
The gateway handles authentication, encrypts data during transfer, and can be configured to refresh datasets on a schedule, ensuring your Power BI reports always display current information while maintaining your organization's security requirements and keeping sensitive data within your premises.
The gateway is a software component installed on an on-premises server with access to the data required by the report. Typically, the gateway should be installed on a server that remains available 24/7. If installed on a normal desktop PC or laptop, the gateway would become inaccessible if the machine is turned off. For security reasons, the gateway only requires outbound communications. It "watches" for a signal...