Embedded Capacity Configuration
This guide helps you link the BI Portal to your Power BI Embedded Capacity using Microsoft Azure, enhancing data access and management.
Create a Security Group in Azure
Navigate to the Microsoft Azure portal: https://portal.azure.com
Create a new security group that will be used to control access for your Power BI Embedded capacity.
Creating the Power BI Capacity
Navigate to Azure and select the Power BI embedded icon or search for it on the search bar
Select the create button to create a PowerBI embedded capacity you want to use.
Select the Subscription and Resource Group that the capacity will run on as well as the Location of the Server
Create the Capacity
Create an App Registration for Power BI Capacity
In the Azure portal, create a new app registration.
App Registration
Provide a name for the app and select the 'Accounts in any organizational directory' option.
Important Information
Note the following details:
Application (Client) ID
Directory (Tenant) ID
Secret Value
Create a new token and secret. Be sure to note the Secret Value, as it will only be shown when created.
Add the App Registration to the Security Group
Add the newly created app registration to the security group you created earlier.
Grant Access to the Security Group on Power BI Embedded Capacity
Select your existing Power BI Embedded Capacity in Azure.
Add Security Group
Add the security group as a contributor to the capacity.
Assign your workspace to your Embedded Capacity
Go to the Power BI portal: https://app.powerbi.com
Navigate to the workspace settings of the workspace you wish to link.
Ensure that the workspace is linked to the embedded capacity in Azure.
Ensure the License Capacity is pointing to the correct embedded instance.
Enable Developer Mode if it's not already enabled.
Developer Settings
Navigate to Developer Settings under Admin Portal.
Enable the Developer Settings
Enable the ‘Service principals can use Fabric API’ setting for the newly created security group.
Grant Access to the Security Group on Power BI Workspace
Go to the Power BI portal: https://app.powerbi.com
Navigate to the workspace settings of the workspace you wish to link.
Here, you can effectively manage and control user access or permissions by adding the app registration (service principal) and security groups
Retrieving the Workspace ID
Navigate to the Admin Portal and go to the Workspaces section, where all your workspaces are listed.
Locate the specific workspace you wish to use. Hover over the workspace name to reveal more options.
Click the three vertical dots (ellipsis) on the left-hand side of the workspace. From the dropdown menu, select Details.
Retrieve the Workspace ID
A panel will appear on the right side of the screen. Here, you'll find the Workspace ID, a unique combination of numbers and letters.
Necessary Details
Once setup is complete, provide the following details to the BI Portal team for final integration:
Application (Client) ID
Directory (Tenant) ID
Secret Value
Workspace ID
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