Help with Power BI Report Server Upgrade to May 2024 Version (Upgrade Option Missing in Wizard)

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Hello,I am seeking guidance on how to upgrade my Power BI Report Server to the latest May 2024 version. Currently, I am on the September 2023 version, and my license is under a Software Assurance (SA) contract for SQL Server Enterprise.&nbsp;I have been updating Power BI Report Server for several years without any issues, but this time, when I start the installer, the "Upgrade" option does not appear in the installation wizard. I have reviewed the available documentation but cannot find a solution.&nbsp;Specifically, I tried to look for the January 2024 version on the Microsoft download platform, but it is not available. I am assuming that it might be necessary to update to an intermediate version before May 2024 for the upgrade option to be enabled.What I have tried:Reviewed the Power BI Report Server documentationSearched for similar issues in the community forumsAttempted to locate the January 2024 version for a possible intermediate updateTechnical Details:Current version: September 2023Target version: May 2024License: Software Assurance (SA) for SQL Server EnterpriseQuestions:Is there a known issue or specific requirement for upgrading from the September 2023 version to the May 2024 version?Do I need to update to an intermediate version first, and if so, which version should I use?Are there any additional steps or considerations I should be aware of to perform this upgrade correctly?I appreciate your support and any advice you can provide.

aduguid · Answer

I'm actually upgrading 2 servers over the weekend to May 2024 version. I'll post screenshots of the install.&nbsp;

aduguid · Answer

If you need the January install, it's here&nbsp;15.0.1114.331.19.8779.19175&nbsp; Power BI Report Server January 2024&nbsp;https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=105943

anonymous · Answer

Hi,&nbsp;jpatino-mcp&nbsp;
I just tried this status quo and when I finished installing the September&nbsp;23 version and opened the May 24 installer and he showed the image below.

You may be able to check if you have a 23-year-old Report Server on your computer. It's weird.
It's also possible that you previously installed SQL Server Reporting Services because their installation interface is very similar.

You can check it.
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aduguid · Answer

Here are screenshots from the upgrade from Jan 2024 to May 2024. It all worked with no issues on both servers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

jpatino-mcp · Answer

Hello&nbsp;Anonymous&nbsp;Thank you for your response. I have confirmed the following:Installation:The installation is on the same server where I have Power BI Report Server September 2023 installed.This is the only instance of Power BI Report Server running on this server.&nbsp;&nbsp;Verification with January Version:I also tried running the January 2024 installer by aduguid&nbsp;, but the "Upgrade" option is still not appearing.&nbsp;Given these checks, the issue persists with both the January and May 2024 installers.Could you please provide further guidance or additional steps that I might need to follow to enable the upgrade option in the installer? Are there any specific configurations or prerequisites that I might be missing for these newer versions?Thank you for your assistance.

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