Can existing model build on free version be used for scheduled refresh once Pro version is bought

[vinaygupta]

Hi,

I am using Power BI desktop free version (with SQL Server as data source). I have created a model with a dashboard on my local machine and intend to share it with other people over web. Also, I would need a scheduled refresh for the same. I undetstand that for scheduled refresh I would need pro version which my organisation is ready to buy.

What I would like to understand is once I have the Pro version -

1. can I use the existing model/dashboard with Pro version?

2. will I be able to use the existing dashboard for scheduled refresh or I have to re-build it all again?

2. all users (who may not have the Pro version) whom I have shared my existing dashboard will be able to access (alteast ready only) it?

Any info. will be appreciated.

@ankitpatira

[v-yuezhe-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @vinaygupta,

Firstly, you can use the existing model/dashboard with Pro version.

Secondly, you don’t need to re-build dashboard, you can use the existing dashboard for scheduled refresh.

Thirdly, yes, but please note that the users you share dashboard to should have pro licenses because your dashboard contains Power BI pro content.

Thanks,
Lydia Zhang

[v-yuezhe-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @vinaygupta,

Firstly, you can use the existing model/dashboard with Pro version.

Secondly, you don’t need to re-build dashboard, you can use the existing dashboard for scheduled refresh.

Thirdly, yes, but please note that the users you share dashboard to should have pro licenses because your dashboard contains Power BI pro content.

Thanks,
Lydia Zhang

[vinaygupta · Accepted solution]

Thanks @v-yuezhe-msft