To refresh the data in a report published to the Power BI Service, I usually make sure that the dataset has a proper connection and refresh setup. If the report uses imported data, I configure a scheduled refresh in the Power BI Service, setting the frequency (daily, hourly, etc.) and time slots based on business needs. For DirectQuery or live connections, the data refreshes automatically whenever users interact with the report, since it queries the source in real time.
When a report is connected to on-premises data sources, I set up a data gateway to securely connect Power BI Service to the local databases. This allows both manual and scheduled refreshes to work without issues.
I also monitor the refresh history to make sure it’s completing successfully and troubleshoot any failures, like gateway connection problems, credential issues, or query timeouts.
Power BI developers like me also ensure that refresh policies are optimized and that users always see up-to-date, accurate data in their reports.
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