What happens to EM licenses now with Fabric

[cristinaojer]

In the attached image we see that minor F64 licenses require PRO licenses per user to consume Power BI content. Does this mean that those users without a PRO license, within an EM1 capacity, who were consuming reports through Sharepoint or Teams will no longer be able to do so? Just as the P SKUs will cease to exist and customers with this contracted capacity will find their equivalent in the F SKUs greater than 64, what happens with the A and EM licenses? Will they also cease to exist? Are they strictly equivalent to their corresponding one in the table? Will customers be able to make use of Fabric's capabilities?

[v-zhengdxu-msft]

Hi @cristinaojer 

With the integration of Microsoft Fabric, the licensing model has indeed evolved. However, it's important to note that EM licenses (EM1, EM2, EM3) primarily designed for embedding scenarios (like SharePoint or Teams) still allow users to consume Power BI content through these platforms. The key consideration is ensuring that the workspace where the Power BI content resides is associated with a capacity that supports your licensing model.
As per the Fabric licensing documentation, A and EM SKUs are designed to support Power BI items specifically. Post-Fabric integration, while the P SKUs transition to equivalent F SKUs (F64 and above), A and EM licenses retain their focus on Power BI content. This means they do not directly translate to Fabric SKUs but continue to support Power BI embedding scenarios.
To leverage the full suite of Fabric's capabilities beyond Power BI content, a transition to Fabric's capacity licenses (F SKUs) might be necessary. This is because Fabric's broader capabilities, including data integration, analytics, and more, require a Fabric license. For detailed guidance on capacity types and their requirements, please refer to the Capacity and SKUs documentation.

Here for your reference:

Microsoft Fabric concepts - Microsoft Fabric | Microsoft Learn

Best Regards

Zhengdong Xu
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[cristinaojer]

My organization has an EM license SKU and many users with free license consume Power BI reports on Sharepoint and Teams. Are we oblied to migrate to an F SKU now or next year? Within a F8 SKU these users would still be allowed to consume these reports on Teams and Sharepoint?

Thank you very much,

[v-zhengdxu-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi @cristinaojer 

The necessity to migrate to an F SKU depends on your organization's specific needs for embedding capabilities and the scale at which you operate. If your current setup with an EM SKU meets your needs for sharing and consuming reports on SharePoint and Teams, you may not need to migrate immediately. However, if you are looking to leverage additional features offered by the F SKU, such as enhanced embedding capabilities within Microsoft Fabric, then considering a migration could be beneficial. Under an F8 SKU, users with a free license would not be allowed to consume these reports on Teams and SharePoint without a Pro license. For free users to consume content without a Pro license, an F SKU equivalent to F64 or higher is required.

Best Regards

Zhengdong Xu
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[johnbasha33]

@cristinaojer 

The changes in licensing and capacities, particularly with the introduction of Microsoft Fabric, may have implications for how licenses are utilized and what features are available to users. Here's some information to address your questions:

1. **EM Licenses**: The EM (Embedding) licenses are typically used for embedding Power BI content in applications, websites, or portals. These licenses may still be applicable in the context of Microsoft Fabric, but it's essential to review the latest documentation and licensing agreements from Microsoft to understand any changes or updates.

2. **Consumption for Users without PRO Licenses**: Users without PRO licenses may still be able to consume Power BI content depending on the licensing and capacity setup in your organization. With the introduction of Fabric capacities, there might be changes in how capacity is managed and allocated, impacting access to reports and dashboards for users without PRO licenses. It's recommended to review the specific licensing requirements and configurations in your Power BI environment to ensure compliance and accessibility for all users.

3. **Transition from P SKUs to F SKUs**: Customers with existing P (Power BI Premium) SKUs will transition to equivalent F (Fabric) SKUs, which provide similar features and capabilities. However, it's essential to review the specific features and functionalities of each SKU to understand any differences or enhancements introduced with Fabric capacities.

4. **Availability of Fabric Capabilities**: Fabric capacities offer enhanced performance, scalability, and management capabilities for Power BI workloads. Customers with appropriate licensing and capacity allocations will be able to leverage these capabilities to optimize their Power BI deployments and meet their business requirements more effectively.

Overall, it's crucial to stay informed about any updates or changes in Power BI licensing, capacities, and features to ensure that your organization can make the most of its Power BI investments and provide users with the necessary access to reports and dashboards. Consulting with Microsoft representatives or licensing experts can also provide valuable insights and guidance tailored to your organization's needs and goals.

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[cristinaojer]

@johnbasha33 thank you so much for the response. Where could I find the latest documentation and licensing agreements from Microsoft regarding EM licensing?