Power BI Service is a cloud-based platform by Microsoft used to publish, share, collaborate, and consume Power BI reports and dashboards online. It acts as the central hub where users view insights, refresh data, and collaborate securely without needing Power BI Desktop.
? Key Concepts
Cloud-based SaaS (Software as a Service)
Used after creating reports in Power BI Desktop
Accessible through browser or mobile app
Supports collaboration and sharing
Enables scheduled data refresh
Includes dashboards, reports, datasets, and apps
? Syntax / Theory
Power BI Service works on a publish-and-consume model. Reports are created in Power BI Desktop, then published to the Power BI Service. Once published, users can build dashboards, share reports, set refresh schedules, and control access using workspaces and permissions.
? Code Example
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// Power BI Desktop publish action (conceptual example)
Create report in Power BI Desktop
Click Publish
Select Workspace in Power BI Service
Report appears in Power BI Service
? Live Output / Explanation
What happens after publishing?
Report is stored in Power BI Service
Dataset is created automatically
You can build dashboards from report visuals
Others can view based on permission
? Interactive Concept
? View Flow Explanation
// Power BI workflow from desktop to service
Data Source
→ Power BI Desktop
→ Publish
→ Power BI Service
→ Dashboard / Sharing / Refresh