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Connecting Semantic Models to Data Sources via Binding Hints

Chris Webb shares a note:

Did you know that you can configure your Power BI semantic model so that it automatically binds to a data source connection when you publish?

To illustrate how to do this, I created an Import mode Power BI semantic model in Power BI Desktop connected to the Products table in the ContosoSales sample database in the Azure Data Explorer help cluster. Anyone can connect to this source, you just need a Microsoft Account to authenticate.

Click through for the code and some additional tips.

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