Dataset refresh frequency

[abogdanov]

Does the development team plan on expanding refresh frequency for datasets?

We are using power BI quite heavily and some reports are fed with live data so they require a more frequent refresh. Every 15 minutes or so. Is that something that will be added in the future?

[V-lianl-msft]

Hi @abogdanov ,

If the report is using Direct Query mode or live connection, we can configure refresh frequency in schedule cache refresh. It can refresh more than 8 times. 

There is a direct connection between Power BI and the database. When you interact with a visualization, queries are sent from Power BI directly to the database. To enhance performance, dashboards tiles are cached and periodically refreshed. Change the frequency there. (You can always manually refresh a tile any time by using the option on the More menu of the tile.)

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/connect-data/refresh-data#datasets-in-directqueryliveconne...

For scheduled refresh (datasets with import mode), we can only refresh 8 time daily(pro license).

Best Regards,
Liang
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[Greg_Deckler · Accepted solution]

@abogdanov If you have Premium you can do that. I am assuming you have Pro? Not sure about PPU. 

[abogdanov]

@Greg_Deckler is it only available to PPC users? I just started a Premium free trial feature and still not getting any options other than daily/weekly

[abogdanov]

Oh is that right? Yes, I currently use Pro. Thanks!

[Greg_Deckler]

@abogdanov You'll have to see if you can schedule more than, I think 8 refreshes with PPU.

[abogdanov]

Yes, 8 seems the limit as it is on the Pro license. Does CCP allow more refreshes?