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EastleyD
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9 years ago
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License requirements

Hi,   I am currently a Pro user who is creating internal budget performance reporting across ~100 individuals.   Data is stored in a local Access database, and I am using the Personal Gateway to ...
  • v-ljerr-msft's avatar
    v-ljerr-msft
    9 years ago

    Hi EastleyD,

     

    As you're using the Personal Gateway to connect to your local Access database which is Power BI Pro content, Pro license is needed for all your recipients to access your reports in this scenario.:smileyhappy:

     

    Reference:

    Data refresh in Power BI

    Power BI Pro Content

     

    Regards

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v-ljerr-msft
Microsoft Employee
9 years ago

Hi EastleyD,

 

As you're using the Personal Gateway to connect to your local Access database which is Power BI Pro content, Pro license is needed for all your recipients to access your reports in this scenario.:smileyhappy:

 

Reference:

Data refresh in Power BI

Power BI Pro Content

 

Regards

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EastleyD
New Member
9 years ago

Thank you for the response.

 

Is this the case even if I refresh the reports on their behalf using my Pro license? (ie: they will only view already updated reports, and will not be required to connect to Access to refresh data themselves)

 

Many thanks,

  • v-ljerr-msft's avatar
    v-ljerr-msft
    Microsoft Employee
    9 years ago

    Hi EastleyD,

     

    Yes, the Pro license is still needed for them to view the reports.. :smileyhappy:

     

    Regards