Question

How do I configure MuleSoft’s Microsoft Power BI connector with OAuth authentication?

I need to configure MuleSoft’s Microsoft Power BI connector with OAuth authentication for secure API access. What are the correct steps to set up authentication, including app registration, token management, and permissions? Are there any common challenges or troubleshooting steps to ensure smooth integration?

Answer 1

To securely connect MuleSoft to Power BI using OAuth, follow these steps:

 Set Up OAuth in Azure

 Register an App in Azure AD

1. Go to Azure Portal → App Registrations → New Registration.
2. Add Redirect URI (e.g., https://localhost).
3. Note the Client ID and Tenant ID.

 Grant API Permissions

1. Under API Permissions, add Power BI Service → App.ReadWrite.All (Admin Consent required).
2. In Certificates & Secrets, generate a Client Secret.

 Configure OAuth in MuleSoft

 Set Up OAuth in Anypoint Studio

1. Use the OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code grant type.
2. Provide Client ID, Client Secret, Token URL (https://login.microsoftonline.com/{tenantID}/oauth2/token).

Authorization: Bearer {access_token}

Test Power BI API Calls

Validate with endpoints like:

GET https://api.powerbi.com/v1.0/myorg/reports