Hi everyone,
I have built a custom connector for Power BI that connects to an Open API with Basic Authentication. The API is hosted on Azure App Service, and the connector works correctly when used in Power BI Desktop.
Now, I need to set up automatic refresh for Power BI reports that use this connector. I am unsure whether a Data Gateway is required in this case. Specifically, I have the following questions:
- Is a Data Gateway necessary for enabling auto-refresh when using a custom connector with an API hosted on Azure App Service?
- If a gateway is required, what is the best Azure resource to install it on?
- Can the Data Gateway be installed on the same Azure App Service where the API is hosted, or does it need a separate virtual machine or another specific setup?
Any guidance on best practices or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help.