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Bjoern
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10 years ago
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RLS in PBI Desktop

Hi guys,   I am currently looking for a way to implement RLS in a PBI Desktop model. I have seen that via "manage roles" and using the username() function I can apply such feature.   But: How can...
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    ankitpatira
    10 years ago

    Bjoern no i am not aware of any other way. if publish to service is not possible you should consider ssas or database level security. also on-premise hosting with ssrs is on roadmap but there is no timeline on when that will be out.

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ankitpatira
Community Champion
10 years ago

Bjoern not possible yet in power bi desktop to enforce that, however that is not the correct way of using RLS or power bi as a whole. after implementing RLS you should publish that report to service and then share with users which will give you desired behaviour of RLS. if you intend to distribute datasets to other users and also want RLS you should consider publishing it as content pack.

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    Bjoern
    Continued Contributor
    10 years ago

    ankitpatira Thank you for the reply!

     

    I am aware that a publish to WS scenario is more favourable. Nonetheless, it is not feasible due to data security restrictions. Any other ideas on that?

     

    I would assume with the on-premise hosting via SQL2016 -> PBI reports via SSRS -> it should be feasible.? Otherwise, we would aim for SSAS or SQL2016 RLS. Do you have other thoughts?

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      ankitpatira
      Community Champion
      10 years ago

      Bjoern no i am not aware of any other way. if publish to service is not possible you should consider ssas or database level security. also on-premise hosting with ssrs is on roadmap but there is no timeline on when that will be out.