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.
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 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 University SUmail account.
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.
1 - Open a Browser and Locate Microsoft's Power BI Download Page
Visit Microsoft's PowerBI download page in your desired browser and click "Download Free", which will launch the Microsoft Store app window.
2 - Download the Installer from the Microsoft Store app
Select the "Get" button.
Choose if you would like to use it on any compatible device, or just the current device.
The installation file will now begin downloading.
3 - Launch the Windows Installer File
4 - Sign in with your Office 365 ProPlus eligible account
Congratulations! You've successfully installed Power BI Desktop.