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Overview

This node integrates with the Power BI API to retrieve information about various Power BI resources. Specifically, for the Gateway resource with the Get Gateway operation, it fetches details of a specified Power BI gateway by its name or ID.

This node is useful when you want to programmatically access and manage your Power BI gateways within an automation workflow. For example, you might use it to:

  • Retrieve configuration or status details of a specific gateway.
  • Use gateway information as part of a larger data pipeline or reporting automation.
  • Validate gateway existence or properties before performing further actions in Power BI.

Properties

Name Meaning
Authentication Method used to authenticate with Power BI API. Options: OAuth2, Bearer Token
Gateway Name or ID The identifier of the gateway to retrieve. You can select from a dynamically loaded list or specify an ID using an expression. This determines which gateway's details will be fetched.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the details of the requested Power BI gateway. The structure typically includes all relevant gateway properties returned by the Power BI API, such as gateway ID, name, type, connection details, and status.

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires valid authentication credentials for the Power BI API, either via OAuth2 or a bearer token.
  • The node depends on the Power BI API being accessible and the user having sufficient permissions to read gateway information.
  • No additional environment variables are explicitly required beyond the configured credentials.

Troubleshooting

  • Common Issues:

    • Invalid or expired authentication tokens may cause authorization errors.
    • Specifying a non-existent gateway ID or name will result in an error indicating the gateway could not be found.
    • Network connectivity issues can prevent the node from reaching the Power BI API.

  • Error Messages:

    • "The resource "gateway" is not supported!" — This indicates an internal misconfiguration or unsupported resource; ensure the resource and operation are correctly set.
    • Errors related to authentication failures suggest checking the validity and scope of the provided credentials.
    • If the node returns an error about missing or invalid gateway ID, verify that the gateway exists and the ID/name is correct.

  • Resolution Tips:

    • Refresh or reconfigure authentication credentials if authorization errors occur.
    • Use the dynamic dropdown to select gateways to avoid typos or invalid IDs.
    • Check network settings and proxy configurations if connectivity issues arise.

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