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4.2.5. Gateway and Refresh Failures
💡 First Principle: On-premises data gateway issues are common causes of refresh failures. Gateway version mismatches and connectivity problems are frequent culprits—and they're often the first thing to check.
Scenario: A Dataflow Gen2 refresh fails after running for approximately one hour. The error log mentions gateway timeout.
Gateway Troubleshooting Steps
- Verify gateway version: Outdated gateways cause compatibility issues
- Check gateway status: Ensure gateway service is running
- Review network connectivity: Firewall, proxy configuration
- Examine gateway logs: Detailed error information
⚠️ Exam Trap: Assuming long-running failures are data issues. Gateway timeouts often cause failures after extended processing. Questions about "refresh fails after one hour" or "gateway-related errors" are testing whether you check gateway version first.
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