In order to automate data refreshes in Power BI, one can also use the Power BI service to schedule the refresh by assigning the data sets on a regular basis and allowing them to refresh. It is simple to do. Here is how:
Scheduled Refresh in Power BI Service: You can do this for datasets directly linked to cloud-based data sources or via on-premises data gateways by setting a refresh every so often schedule. Go to the Power BI service, go to the dataset settings, make the refresh schedule (daily or weekly), and configure the data sources as required with the relevant credentials.
Power BI REST API: This is a powerful tool that allows you to update a dataset whenever needed, making it perfect for integrating with external applications or custom workflow processes that require a refresh. You can automate this using PowerShell or any programming language that can call REST APIs, such as Python.
Microsoft Power Automate: This tool allows you to create a flow that will refresh the dataset whenever certain events occur, such as a file being modified or data changing within a cloud service like SharePoint or OneDrive. It's a convenient way to keep your data up to date.
These options provide flexibility in automating data refreshes in Power BI, avoiding manual effort to keep your reports up to date at any given time.
