Embedding Power BI in Web Apps
Course 4658
1 DAY COURSE

Course Outline

In this hands-on course, students will learn to integrate Power BI reports seamlessly into ASP.NET Core applications. The course covers setting up Azure and Power BI security to control user access to reports, as well as embedding reports into web pages using JavaScript for dynamic, interactive experiences. By the end of the course, students will be able to embed Power BI visuals that respond to user interactions within their web applications.

Embedding Power BI in Web Apps Benefits

  • In this course you will:

    • Gain a clear understanding of Power BI embedding options and processes for web apps.
    • Learn to secure access to Power BI using App Registrations and Azure permissions.
    • Effectively manage application access to reports, dashboards, and workspaces with Power BI security controls.
    • Retrieve and manipulate report data programmatically using the Power BI Client API.
    • Generate embed tokens to display Power BI reports within ASP.NET Core Razor Pages and Views.
    • Build interactive web pages and reports by integrating JavaScript with the Power BI API for enhanced user experience.
  • Prerequisites

    • Building Web Applications with ASP.NET Core
    • Students should have experience building ASP.NET Core applications with C#.
    • While familiarity with Power BI reporting is beneficial, it is not required.
  • Exam Information

    None.

Embedding Power BI in Web Apps Training Outline

Learning Objectives

Azure and Power BI Security Process

  • Understanding the options: Embedding for users, Embedding for customers
  • Configuring the Application Registration
  • Assigning permissions
  • Controlling Access to reports, dashboards, and workspaces

Embedding Power BI Reports on the Server

  • Acquiring Azure access keys programmatically
  • Extracting report information with the Power BI client
  • Generating request tokens for required content
  • Creating the embed token
  • Passing tokens and report information to the client

Displaying Reports in the Client

  • Creating the report configuration object in the client
  • Displaying the report
  • Accessing the report API from JavaScript
  • Integrating the report with client-side interactivity
  • Setting report options to control user interaction
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Note about the Certification Exam

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