Power BI is now included with your Office 365 Pro Plus subscription. Power BI is a cloud-based business analytics service that gives you a single view of your most critical business data. Monitor the health of your business using a live dashboard, create rich interactive reports with Power BI Desktop and access your data on the go with native Power BI Mobile apps. It’s easy, fast, and free.
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Unfortunately Microsoft at this time only has Power BI for use on Windows devices. If you are a Mac user and need to use Power BI we would suggest either using the web-based client, an on campus lab computer, or Remote Desktop Services (RDS). Faculty and staff should reach out to their academic or administrative support personnel. |
Using Power BI Web-based Client
Please use the following steps to use Power BI in your browser of choice.
1 - Open a Browser and Locate the Sign On page
Visit the PowerBI getting started Visit Microsoft's "PowerBI - How to Get Started" page and click "Sign in" at the top right of the page.
2 - Sign on Using your SU Email Account Credentials
Log in with your Office 365 ProPlus eligible University SUmail account.
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3 - Web Platform
Once logged in you should see the Power Bi web platform and you should be able to start using it:
Can't Log In?
If you get the error message below, ensure that you are logging in with your Office 365 ProPlus eligible account. To ensure your account is active please change your NetID password on the NetID self-service page. This will activate your account for Power BI access in the event it was not previously active. Once your password is changed your account should be active at your next login.
If you still cannot log in following your password change, contact the ITS Help Desk by emailing help@syr.edu, by phone at 315-443-2677, or by stopping into 1-227 CST.
Downloading and Installing Power BI Desktop for Windows
Please use the following steps to download and install your copy of Power BI desktop. Note that you may need your Windows administrator password to install this software.
1 - Open a Browser and
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locate the Sign On page
Visit the PowerBI download Microsoft's "PowerBI - How to Get Started" page in your desired browser and click Downloadsign in at the top right.
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Enter your syr.edu email address and click Get started.
The installation file will now download to your default download location.
3 - Locate the Windows Installer File
In most cases the file will download to your browser's download location.
If you can not locate it within your browser, simply open your computer's downloads location viewable in your File Explorer (or My Computer in older Windows versions).
After locating the file double click to run the Windows installation.
4 - Proceed Through the Setup Wizard
On the initial window, click Next to proceed.
The next window requires you read the Microsoft software license terms. Check the box and click Next to proceed.
Next, you'll need to determine the installation location. Once determined click Next to proceed.
Determine if you'd like a desktop shortcut. Click Install to proceed. Note that you will need your computer's administrator password if you are not currently logged into an administrator account.
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Sign on Using your SU Email Account Credentials
Log in with your University SUmail account.
3 - Start the Installation
Locate the download button at the top right, then click on "Power BI Desktop"
Click on the "Open Microsoft Store" button
Click on "Get" to start the installation of Power BI to your desktop
4 - Sign in with your University SUmail credentials
Congratulations! You've successfully installed Power BI Desktop.
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