Comparison of Standard Data Refresh and Optimized Data Refresh
The following tables provides a comparison of the data refresh options available for datasets and workbook visualizations when using the standard data refresh and the optimized data refresh.
Datasets and Workbook Visualizations |
Standard Data Refresh |
Optimized Data Refresh |
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Cached Data in Datasets feature disabled (default option) |
Cached Data in Datasets feature enabled |
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Cached Data |
Real-time Data |
Cached Data |
Real-time Data |
Datasets and Table Views |
Not available. |
Always Available. |
Available when set to Cached Response mode. Refresh frequency: adjusted to usage |
Available when set to Real-time Response mode. |
Pivot Tables and Charts |
Always available. Refresh frequency: after 60 minutes of inactivity.
Note:
Some changes in pivot tables and charts require loading real-time data. For more information, see Understanding Data Caching in Pivot Tables and Charts. |
Available when clicking the refresh icon. In some scenarios, you need to clear the cached data first to see real-time data. |
Available when set to Cached Response mode. Refresh frequency: after 60 minutes of inactivity.
Note:
Some changes in pivot tables and charts require loading real-time data. For more information, see Understanding Data Caching in Pivot Tables and Charts. |
Available when set to Real-time Response mode. |
For a better understanding of the two data refresh options, see the following topics: