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Hi Community..!!
If i am a viewer in power bi workspace then can i create ad hoc reports in power bi service?
As per my knowledge , Viewer cannot see the data source and if he needs to create a report on service then i should change his permisssions.
kindly clear my doubt.
Thanks
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Hi @Anonymous
Please check out the viewer role
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/collaborate-share/service-roles-new-workspaces
Viewer cant use the dataset.
But if you Promote the dataset, users can use the Datase to build reports in service and Power BI Desktop
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/collaborate-share/service-endorse-content#promote-content
Let me know if that works for you
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Thanks
Pijush
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You are welcome @Anonymous
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Hi @Anonymous
Please check out the viewer role
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/collaborate-share/service-roles-new-workspaces
Viewer cant use the dataset.
But if you Promote the dataset, users can use the Datase to build reports in service and Power BI Desktop
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/collaborate-share/service-endorse-content#promote-content
Let me know if that works for you
If your requirement is solved, please mark THIS ANSWER as SOLUTION ✔️ and help other users find the solution quickly. Please hit the Thumbs Up 👍 button if this comment helps you.
Thanks
Pijush
Linkedin
Proud to be a Super User! | |
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