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Power BI Project Management Timeline for Power BI Enterprise Projects

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Project Management Power BI: In the context of project management, deploying Power BI is an intricate process that necessitates careful planning and scheduling. The journey starts with setting up a comprehensive timeline to guide the implementation phase, which is marked by crucial milestones. Adherence to best practices is not just recommended, but essential for the successful rollout of the project. Project Management Timeline: A well-crafted schedule is pivotal to keeping all tasks on track. Integral to this effort is the use of a customized dashboard configuration, which serves as a real-time monitoring tool, helping to ensure that all planned activities align with the projected timeline.

  • Resources Needed

    Power BI Licenses, Access to Data Sources, Stakeholder Availability for Meetings and Reviews, IT Support for Deployment

  • Feedback Loop

    User Feedback: Continuously gather feedback from users to make necessary adjustments.Iteration: Iterate on the deployment based on performance metrics and user feedback.

  • Monitoring and Maintenance

    Performance Monitoring: Regularly check performance metrics.Updates: Plan for regular updates to Power BI and associated software.Backup and Disaster Recovery: Implement a backup and disaster recovery plan.

  • Training and Documentation

    User Training: Train end-users and administrators.Documentation: Maintain documentation for configuration settings, data sources, and other key aspects of the deployment.

  • Implementation

    Install Power BI Desktop: For development on local machines.Set Up Power BI Service: Configure settings in Power BI Service for cloud-based reports and dashboards.Install Power BI Gateway: If on-premises data needs to be accessed.

  • Security

    Authentication: Decide on an authentication mechanism (OAuth, SSO, etc.)Authorization: Establish data access levels for different user roles.Data Encryption: Ensure encryption both in transit and at rest.Compliance: Make sure to meet industry and legal regulations for data storage and access.

  • Power BI Licenses

    Power BI Free, Power BI Pro, Power BI Premium Per User (PPU), Power BI Premium, Power BI Embedded

  • Access to Data Sources

    SQL Databases: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL: Spreadsheets and Files: APIs: RESTful APIs, OData feedS ; Cloud Storage ;

  • Authentication and Permissions

    Username and Password:, OAuth:API Keys: Windows Authentication:Service Accounts:

  • Stakeholder Availability for Meeting Reviews

    Business Users; Data Analysts; Data Engineers: Project Managers: IT Administrators; Executives and Senior Management: Compliance and Security Officers: External Consultants:Data Owners/Stewards: DevOps Team

  • IT Support for Deployment

    Software and Licenses, Planning and Strategy, Hardware Requirements Connectivity and Data Sources, Security, Implementation, Training and Documentation, Monitoring and Maintenance, Feedback Loop

  • Hardware Requirements

    Server Specifications: If using Power BI Report Server or an on-premises gateway, make sure to meet hardware requirements.End-User Devices: Ensure that user devices meet the requirements for running Power BI.

  • Connectivity and Data Sources

    Database Connections: Ensure that necessary databases can be accessed and are compatible.APIs and Web Services: If required, set up API connections.Network Configuration: Ensure network can handle data transfer loads, with necessary firewalls and security measures.

  • Planning and Strategy

    Requirements Analysis: Understanding the needs of end-users and other stakeholders.Scope and Budget: Establish the scope and allocate budget for hardware, software, and manpower.Deployment Plan: Create a detailed roadmap for deployment.

  • Software and Licenses

    Power BI Licenses: Decide between Power BI Free, Pro, Premium Per User (PPU), or Premium depending on organizational needs.Other Software: Ensure compatibility with other software such as databases, ERP systems, etc.
  • (Week 1-2)
    Phase 1: Initial Assessment
    Stakeholder Meetings: Identify the key stakeholders and hold an initial meeting to understand the specific business needs. Requirement Gathering: Document the requirements for Power BI Dashboards, Reports, and Views. Scope Definition: Define the scope of data sets and DAX queries
  • (Week 3-4)
    Phase 2: Data Preparation and Set-Up
    Data Source Identification: Identify the data sources to be used Data Set Creation: Start the process of data set creation based on the data sources identified. DAX Query Design: Write initial DAX queries to be used in reports and dashboards.
  • Power BI Dashboards: Develop the initial draft of the Power BI Dashboards.
    Phase 3: Development (Week 5-8)
    Power BI Reports: Generate reports based on the requirements. Power BI Views: Create custom views in Power BI as per the gathered requirements. Iterative Review: Share the drafts with stakeholders for review and adjustments.
  • Functional Testing: Test the functionality of the dashboards, reports, and views.
    Phase 4: Testing and Quality Assurance (Week 9-10)
    Data Validation: Validate the DAX queries and data sets Stakeholder Review: Conduct a review session with stakeholders for final feedback.
  • Deployment: Deploy the finalized Power BI Dashboards, Reports, and Views.
    Phase 5: Deployment and Training (Week 11-12)
    Training: Conduct customized Power BI Training for the end-users. Documentation: Provide a complete set of documentation including user guides and technical documentation.
  • (Week 13)
    Phase 6: Final Review and Sign-off
    Final Presentation: Present the final deliverables to the stakeholders. Obtain formal approval from the stakeholders.
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