Learning Microsoft Power BI - Setting Up Scheduled Refreshes

This video tutorial covers the process of setting up scheduled data refreshes in Power BI. It explains the importance of keeping reports and dashboards up-to-date by configuring scheduled refreshes. The tutorial also details the installation and configuration of a data gateway, necessary for accessing local data sources. Finally, it provides a step-by-step guide to setting up the refresh schedule, ensuring data is automatically updated without manual intervention.

Why is it important to schedule data refreshes in Power BI?

• To increase the speed of data processing

• To improve the visual appearance of reports

• To reduce the size of the data model

• To ensure reports and dashboards are always up-to-date

What is the role of a data gateway in Power BI?

• It acts as a bridge between Power BI service and local data sources

• It enhances the visualizations in Power BI

• It speeds up the data refresh process

• It provides additional security for cloud data

Where do you navigate to set up a scheduled refresh in Power BI?

• The dashboard settings

• The data model section

• The dataset menu

• The Power BI home page

What is the first step in installing a data gateway?

• Creating a new Power BI report

• Downloading the gateway installation file

• Configuring the refresh frequency

• Setting up user credentials

How often can you set the refresh frequency in Power BI?

• Only once a month

• Multiple times a day

• Only once a week

• Only once a day

What should you do if there is an issue with a scheduled refresh?

• Check the email notification for details

• Reinstall the data gateway

• Manually refresh the data

• Ignore the issue

What is recommended to ensure the gateway works effectively?

• Install it on a computer that is always on

• Install it on a mobile device

• Install it on a shared network drive

• Install it on a cloud server