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FI_Smile
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9 years ago
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Requirements before using PowerBI

Hello,   I would like to try PowerBI (free version) but I have some questions before subscribe and download it.   My sources data are contained in csv and excel files and I would like them to be ...
  • Greg_Deckler's avatar
    Greg_Deckler
    9 years ago

    Correct, your data sources need to be in the cloud and not on-premises for the Free version to update them on an automatic schedule.

     

    Also correct, the other people just need to also be Power BI subscribers (they don't need Power BI "in their computer"), it's just a license thing (account).

     

    You technically don't even have to subscribe. You just have to download the Desktop and install it. No technical architecture is ever required unless you need to refresh on-premises data sources and then you need to install a gateway.

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Greg_Deckler
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9 years ago

Correct, your data sources need to be in the cloud and not on-premises for the Free version to update them on an automatic schedule.

 

Also correct, the other people just need to also be Power BI subscribers (they don't need Power BI "in their computer"), it's just a license thing (account).

 

You technically don't even have to subscribe. You just have to download the Desktop and install it. No technical architecture is ever required unless you need to refresh on-premises data sources and then you need to install a gateway.

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FI_Smile
New Member
9 years ago

Hello,

 

Thanks a lot for your quick answer ! Now I just have to test ;)

 

Have a nice day

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    FI_Smile
    New Member
    9 years ago

    Hello,

     

    Is the daily free refresh also accurate for Sharepoint files or files?

     

    Thanks