The on-premises data gateway (personal mode) is a version of the on-premises data gateway that works only with Power BI. You can use a personal gateway to install a gateway on your own computer and gain access to on-premises data.
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You can have only one personal mode gateway running for each Power BI user. If you install another personal mode gateway for the same user, even on a different computer, the most recent installation replaces the existing previous installation.
On-premises data gateway vs. on-premises data gateway (personal mode)
The following table describes differences between an on-premises data gateway and an on-premises data gateway (personal mode).
| On-premises data gateway | On-premises data gateway (personal mode) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud services supported | Power BI, PowerApps, Azure Logic Apps, Power Automate, Azure Analysis Services, dataflows | Power BI |
| Runs | As configured by users who have access to the gateway | As you for Windows authentication and as configured by you for other authentication types |
| Can install only as computer admin | Yes | No |
| Centralized gateway and data source management | Yes | No |
| Import data and schedule refresh | Yes | Yes |
| DirectQuery support | Yes | No |
| LiveConnect support for Analysis Services | Yes | No |
Install the on-premises data gateway (personal mode)
To install the on-premises data gateway (personal mode):
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Download the on-premises data gateway.
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In the installer, select the on-premises data gateway (personal mode), and then select Next.
The gateway files are installed in “%localappdata%MicrosoftOn-premises data gateway (personal mode). After the installation finishes successfully and you sign in, you see the following screen.
Use Fast Combine with the personal gateway
Fast Combine on a personal gateway helps you ignore specified privacy levels while executing queries. To enable Fast Combine to work with the on-premises data gateway (personal mode):
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Using File Explorer, open the following file:
%localappdata%MicrosoftOn-premises data gateway (personal mode)Microsoft.PowerBI.DataMovement.Pipeline.GatewayCore.dll.config -
At the bottom of the file, add the following text:
<setting name="EnableFastCombine" serializeAs="String"> <value>true</value> </setting> -
After it finishes, the setting takes effect in approximately one minute. To check that it’s working properly, try an on-demand refresh in the Power BI service to confirm that Fast Combine is working.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Question: Can I run the on-premises data gateway (personal mode) side by side with the on-premises data gateway (previously known as the Enterprise version of the gateway)?
Answer: Yes, both gateways can run simultaneously.
Question: Can I run the on-premises data gateway (personal mode) as a service?
Answer: No. The on-premises data gateway (personal mode) can run only as an application. If you need to run the gateway as a service or in admin mode, you need to consider the on-premises data gateway (previously known as the Enterprise gateway).
Question: How often is the on-premises data gateway (personal mode) updated?
Answer: We plan to update the personal gateway monthly.
Question: Why am I asked to update my credentials?
Answer: Many situations can trigger a request for credentials. The most common is that you’ve reinstalled the on-premises data gateway (personal mode) on a different machine than your Power BI – personal gateway. It could also be an issue in the data source, and Power BI failed to perform a test connection, or a timeout or a system error occurred. To update your credentials in the Power BI service, select the gear icon and select Settings > Datasets. Find the dataset in question, and select Data source credentials.
Question: How long will my previous personal gateway be offline during the upgrade?
Answer: Upgrading the personal gateway to the new version takes only few minutes.
Question: I’m using R and Python scripts. Are they supported?
Answer: R and Python scripts are supported for personal mode.
Next steps
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