Microsoft Fabric Blog details the December 2025 on-premises data gateway update, introducing manual update capabilities and Power BI Desktop alignment. Authored by Microsoft Fabric Blog.

On-Premises Data Gateway December 2025 Release: Manual Update Preview and Power BI Desktop Compatibility

The December 2025 release (version 3000.298) of the on-premises data gateway introduces new features to enhance data integration for enterprise environments.

New Feature: Manual Update for On-premises Data Gateway (Preview)

Manual Updates: Administrators can now initiate gateway updates on their schedule. Updates can be started directly from the gateway UI or programmatically using an API or script.
Maintenance Flexibility: This option gives organizations control over when and how to update their gateways, improving security and operational predictability.
Preview Baseline: The November 2025 gateway release is the baseline; manual updates are available starting December 2025.
Future Direction: This capability sets the stage for forthcoming fully automatic update support.

For details and step-by-step guidance, see the Update an on-premises data gateway documentation.

Power BI Desktop Compatibility

The gateway update aligns with the December 2025 release of Power BI Desktop.
This ensures consistency for report uploads and refreshes via the gateway, matching the execution logic and runtime with the latest Desktop features.
Refer to the data connectivity section in Power BI’s December 2025 feature summary for connector news.

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