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The usage metrics report breaks out the view count into 3 distribution methods. 1. The app used to distribute the data 2. 'Sharing' and 3. 'Workspace'. What is difference between distribution method 1 and 2 when looking at view count? The numbers are so close in some instances that upon first glance it looks like it may be double counting the view count.
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"Distribution shows how the viewers obtained access to a report: shared directly, through workspace access, or through an app. The Platform indicates the technology a viewer used to open a report: via PowerBI.com, Mobile, or Embedded"
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/collaborate-share/service-modern-usage-metrics
In 1. is when you publish the app and they view the reports there.
In 2. is when you share a direct link to a spcecific report
"Distribution shows how the viewers obtained access to a report: shared directly, through workspace access, or through an app. The Platform indicates the technology a viewer used to open a report: via PowerBI.com, Mobile, or Embedded"
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/collaborate-share/service-modern-usage-metrics
In 1. is when you publish the app and they view the reports there.
In 2. is when you share a direct link to a spcecific report
So does this mean any of the distribution methods are double counting or is the total view count for all distribution methods correct?
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