How Does Data Gateway Work
Bridge
The data gateway acts as a bridge between the remote data source and the Power BI web application.
It is a standalone, optional software that must be installed onto a device with internet access. This can be a laptop or a virtual machine (VM).
Hosting & Execution
The gateway itself hosts and executes the connectors in the same way Power BI Desktop does.
However, credentials for the connector are provided to it via https://app.powerbi.com when creating a Connection.
Best Practice: Installing a Data Gateway is best practice because it solves issues that could arise without one. For more details, see Data Gateways & Power BI.
Next Steps
If you are wondering why you need a data gateway, see Why Use a Data Gateway.
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