MC876976 – Power Automate – Enable application lifecycle management for customized process mining Power BI reports

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Power Automate, Power BI

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Online, World tenant

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We're excited to announce the ALM feature for customized process mining Power BI reports. This allows you to move all your process mining entities, such as dataflow connections and custom metrics, and Power BI reports between environments or workspaces. This feature is now generally available.

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Created:
2024-08-30

updated:
2024-08-30

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Direct effects for Operations**

Inconsistencies in Reporting
Without proper preparation for the ALM feature, users may experience inconsistencies in their Power BI reports due to improper migration of dataflow connections and custom metrics, leading to inaccurate insights.
   - roles: Business Process Analysts, Data Analysts
   - references: https://aka.ms/ADO8077

Increased Time for Report Recreation
If the ALM feature is implemented without preparation, users may need to spend additional time recreating reports manually, which can lead to delays in decision-making processes.
   - roles: Business Process Analysts, Project Managers
   - references: https://aka.ms/ADO8077

Configutation Options**

Enable Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for Power BI Reports
This feature allows users to manage the lifecycle of customized process mining Power BI reports, facilitating the transfer of entities between environments.
   - technical instructions: To enable ALM for your Power BI reports, navigate to the Power BI service, select the report, and use the ALM features in the settings to configure the environment settings accordingly.
   - references: https://aka.ms/ADO8077

Transfer Process Mining Entities Between Workspaces
Users can now move dataflow connections and custom metrics seamlessly between different workspaces, improving efficiency and reducing manual recreation of reports.
   - technical instructions: Use the Power BI Admin Portal to manage workspaces and utilize the ALM features to transfer entities. Ensure you have the necessary permissions to access both source and target workspaces.
   - references: https://aka.ms/ADO8077