Hi All
Been testing Direct Query vs Import mode connection to On-Prem SQL, when it comes to Tiles refresh in Dashboard.
Are also using the REST API to publish updates to tiles in Dashboard. But API is excluded in this test.
I have installed the Enterprise gateway (preview) and tested Direct Query vs Import data against on-prem SQL.
This is what I got so far.
Import Datasets On-Premise SQL
Every time the dataset is updated in PowerBI, either manual or through Schedule refresh:
- Dashbord is updated instant.
- Report is NOT updated instant. Refresh manually is needed. (Or wait a long time?)
Direct Query dataset On-Premise SQL
When SQL DB On-prem is updated:
- Reports never auto updates.
- Manual refresh is needed on report.
- Dashboards never updates.
- Dashboard never updates when Report is refreshed.
- Refresh (F5) the browser tiles do not update in Dashboard.
- Click "Refresh Dashboard Tiles" Dashboards do update with new content.
Anyone have any input on this or is this a pattern others allso see?
Thx for all inputs.