Explicit Measures Podcast

353: Power BI Premium is Dead - Moving Forward

Sep 10, 2024

The hosts dive into the end of Power BI Premium and the exciting transition to Microsoft Fabric. They address new features enhancing model building efficiency and discuss the impact of tool limitations on organizations. Anticipating future updates, discussions hint at significant reveals at an upcoming conference. They also explore essential training tools like ZoomIt and Miro. Finally, the episode highlights the strategic planning necessary for effective migration to Fabric, balancing licensing changes, and ensuring smooth team adaptations.

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Quick takeaways

Organizations must consider migrating from Power BI Premium to Microsoft Fabric to maintain advanced analytics capabilities amid the deprecation of Premium capacities.

Careful assessment of existing utilization rates and proper planning for workspace transitions is crucial to avoid disruptions and ensure a seamless migration process.

Educational resources and strategic planning are essential for teams to effectively leverage Fabric's features, minimize confusion, and enhance operational workflows.

Deep dives

Transitioning from Power BI Premium to Fabric

The transition from Power BI Premium to Fabric is a significant shift for organizations, as new Power BI Premium capacities are deprecated. This move implies that businesses currently reliant on Premium capacity must consider migrating to Fabric to continue utilizing advanced analytics features. However, it's essential to understand that organizations can maintain existing setups until contracts expire, allowing for a deliberate migration process. Businesses should engage in conversations about their licensing needs and the potential impact on current data processes as they evaluate their options.

Intro

4min

Navigating Tool Limitations for Efficient Model Building

2min

Anticipating Power BI Updates Ahead of Conference

2min

Essential Tools for Effective Trainings

9min

Navigating Power BI Changes

11min

Transitioning to Azure Licensing for Improved Manageability

2min

Navigating the Transition to Fabric

18min

Navigating the Transition to Fabric Ecosystem

15min

Mike, Seth, & Tommy talk about a LinkedIn post about the end of Power BI Premium & moving to Microsoft Fabric.

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