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Ying_P
Helper I
9 years ago
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Data Storage Location

Hi,

 

I am a new Power BI desktop user. Presently, I am using it to build dashboards for internal use. So my question is, if I don't share the dashboards with others or use the publish service, the data I uploaded to Power BI ( some were csv files, some were got by running SQL queries) were stored on our local server instead of going to the MS cloud, right?

 

Thank you in advance for your reply!

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  • MFelix's avatar
    MFelix
    9 years ago
    Hi Ying_P,

    If you don't use the publish service the information is not on the MS Cloud however the files are only available if you have the power bi desktop installed on the computer also the pbix files aren't shared so only one user can open it at a time.

    Regards

    MFelix

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  • MFelix's avatar
    MFelix
    Super User
    9 years ago
    Hi Ying_P,

    If you don't use the publish service the information is not on the MS Cloud however the files are only available if you have the power bi desktop installed on the computer also the pbix files aren't shared so only one user can open it at a time.

    Regards

    MFelix
    • trusted_agent's avatar
      trusted_agent
      New Member
      8 years ago

      HI - I have a follow on newbie question.  We are proposing to do some work for a client who wants to secure all data in-house using a PKI certification sytstem (think DoD).  So, if we are developing BI products for this customer can we assure them that all there data is secure and kept in house on their own server if they use the desktop version?