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Anonymous
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SQL Server Connection

Hello everyone,

I want to set up a SQL Server connection between a local database and Power BI online with the SQL Server premium connector. I found out that to use the premium connectors I need a Power Apps license. My question now is, does every user who works with Power BI needs a Power Apps license or only the one person who sets up the connection and the other users who use the connection through Power BI only need a Power BI license?

Thanks for your help.

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GilbertQ
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Hi there

Every person who access the Power Apps App will also need a Power App license if using the SQL Server Premium connector.




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GilbertQ
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Hi there

Every person who access the Power Apps App will also need a Power App license if using the SQL Server Premium connector.




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Mariusz
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Hi @Anonymous 

 

Most probably only the user that is set on scheduled refresh needs the licence, the consumers of the report will not need it.

 

 

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