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Denismc
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8 years ago

Licenses for VM machine running gateway?

Hi,   We are looking at getting licenses for users and using a virtual machine to run the gateway Enterprise refreshes each night. Do we need a separate licence for the VM machine?   Thanks
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GilbertQ
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8 years ago
Hi there

The use of the On-Premise data gateway is free.

You would need Windows license for the VM.
As well as Power BI Pro licenses if you are sharing any content.
Or Power BI Premium where you can put the App Workspace in the premium tenant and then share it with Free users.
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    Denismc
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    8 years ago

    Thanks for the reply. We are currently using the Pro Trail version, but the free gateway isn't reliable. A bit of reading comments and users said they needed to get the Pro licence.

     

    Our set up all on Pro Trail currently

     - 1 Developer

     - 4 users (will grow to 40)

     

     

     

     

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      GilbertQ
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      8 years ago
      Hi there,

      I would suggest installing the On-Premise Gateway in Enterprise Mode. And i have had the Gateway running for several months without any issues.

      And the Pro Trial accounts will work exactly like the Pro accounts until they expire, so you can fully evaluate everything.
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        Denismc
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        8 years ago

        Hi,

         

        How do set On-Premise Gateway to Enterprise Mode, I can't find the steps!

         

        Thanks