The on-premises data gateway must be online 24/7 and installed on a network computer that is always running. For optimal performance and reliability, Mekorma recommends that a wired network be used in lieu of a wireless connection.
- On the machine where you want to host the on-premises data gateway, download the installer from Microsoft, here.
- Run the installer in administrator mode.
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- In the gateway installer, keep the default installation path, accept the terms of use, and click Install.
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- Enter the User Principal Name (UPN) or email address for your Office 365 organization account, and then select Sign in.
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The gateway is now associated with your UPN or Office 365 organization account and you are signed in. Manage gateways from within the associated service.
- Select Register a new gateway on this computer and click Next.
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- Enter a name for the gateway and create a recovery key. Select Configure to continue.
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| Gateway Name | We recommend naming your gateway with the format XYZ_DataGateway where XYZ is acronym for your company.
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| Recovery Key | We recommend using a strong password for the recovery.
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- Review the information in the status window. This example uses the same account for Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate, thus the gateway is available for all three services.
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Note the gateway region—the example above shows West Central US as the region with the best connectivity.
Last modified:
May 4, 2023