Forum Discussion
On-prem Report Server and Pro Accounts
hi Anonymous. I can confirm there is no built in functionality that prevents non-licensed users to save reports to the Report Server . Thus anyone can just use PowerBI Desktop for report server and save/publish to the report server if granted appropriate roles (A report browser won't be able to publish reports) within report server environment(managed completely seperate from Pro licenses). However it is a licensing requirement from Microsoft, thus you would breach the EULA which obviously you shouldn't.
I'm trying to find out the specifics here on where the line is between what behaviour would require a pro license and what behaviou wouldn't. e.g. is publishing in a folder on the report server but not sharing with others considered as "publishing shared PowerBI reports". How about working with "My Folder" (similar to PowerBI Service "My Workspace"). And what about admins who appear to have access to all published reports, is this considered sharing with others?
Ok going deeper on the topic:
Given phrasing "Power BI Report Server – Sharing Content", would it be possible to publish something that is not shared to the PowerBI Report server?
- Working within the My Reports folder (which is a personal workspace) seems very similar to the online version of my workspace which does not require a PRO license.
- Since admins always have access to all published reports, does this count as sharing?
Good questions and I'm afraid I don't have the answer to those, the EULA is remarkably short and concise and as you've highlighted leaves a lot that is open to intepretation. I'd suggest contacting Microsoft for clarification in this instance...
Sorry I could not be of more help.
No problem at all, thx already for the support.
Given involvement in a related post (not fully solved/answered), trying to pick up this topic with @v-qiuyu-msft again to see if we can get some more clarification. Would be more than helpful in determining what set-up would best suit specific client needs while taking into account related costs.