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BSSU
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Disable Publish button from Power BI Desktop for Report Server

Is there a way to disable the "Publish" button within Power BI Desktop for Report Server?  We have both a on prem Report Server and cloud service, but would like for them to be independant.  Right now it appears you can publish to the service through the Desktop for Report Server.

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lbendlin
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That is not currently possible. Anyone can download both versions of Power BI Desktop.  If at all, this setting should be enforced at the service level.

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lbendlin
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That is not currently possible. Anyone can download both versions of Power BI Desktop.  If at all, this setting should be enforced at the service level.

I suggest there should be an option to "DISABLE"

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