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Hello,
My organization has a SQL Server Enterprise Edition.
As I understand, it includes the Power bi report server license.
I would like to verify that End users don't need license to connect to the report server to watch the reports.
So that only developers need a PRO license to upload reports to the server, not End users.
Thanks in advanced for your responses
Solved! Go to Solution.
Yes, end user will not require Power BI Pro.
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Make sure you have SQL Server Enterprise with Software Assurance
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/sql-server/sql-server-2016-pricing
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So, should I have the SQL Server Enterprise with Software Assurance -
Does this mean that End users don't need licenses to view reports?
Yes, end user will not require Power BI Pro.
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution, Appreciate your Kudos!
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