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8 years ago

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Power BI Report Server Licensing

HI,

We have SQL Enterprise Edition + Software Assurance. We installed the Power BI Report Server on our internal production server.

Question 1)

But, we need to install the Power BI Report Server on the dev and QA machines. What License number should I use during the installation?

Question 2)

I develop the SSRS/Power BI reports and upload them to the Power BI Report Server. Do I need the pro license?

Thank you,

Power BI Report Server licensing

v-yulgu-msft
8 years ago
Hi skoritala,

Question 1

Yes.

Question 2

In Power BI Report Server, “publisher” users who publish Power BI reports to the report server for others to access need Power BI Pro licenses, whereas “reader” users who merely view reports don’t need any per-user licenses.

Regards,
Yuliana Gu

6 Replies

v-yulgu-msft
Microsoft Employee
8 years ago
Hi skoritala,

Question 1

Since you have a SQL Server Enterprise SA agreement, you can get your product key for Report Server from the Volume Licensing Service Center. When you install Power BI Report Server, you should enter the product key.

Question 2

Both Power BI Free license and Power BI Pro license are OK.

Best regards,
Yuliana Gu
- skoritala
  Frequent Visitor
  8 years ago
  Hello,
  
  Re: Question 1
  
  Does that mean I use the same license key for Prod, QA and Dev?
  
  Re: Question 2
  
  What is Power BI Free License.
  - v-yulgu-msft
    Microsoft Employee
    8 years ago
    Hi skoritala,
    
    Question 1
    
    Yes.
    
    Question 2
    
    In Power BI Report Server, “publisher” users who publish Power BI reports to the report server for others to access need Power BI Pro licenses, whereas “reader” users who merely view reports don’t need any per-user licenses.
    
    Regards,
    Yuliana Gu