Gateway installation and configuration
Once the gateway scenario and architecture are planned as per the previous sections, BI or IT administrators can download and install the gateway (or multiple gateways) on the chosen server(s). The gateway installation file to be downloaded is small and the installation process is quick and straightforward.
The gateway installer application is obtained via the Download (down arrow) dropdown in the Power BI service, as shown in Figure 11.8.
Figure 11.8: Download in Power BI service
The Data Gateway item from the download menu shown in Figure 11.8 currently links to a Power BI Gateway page with two large buttons near the top for downloading either the standard or personal mode gateway installers.
Selecting either button downloads the installer file (GatewayInstall.exe
or on-premises data gateway (personal mode).exe
) locally. The installation and configuration process via the installer application is very straightforward....