Power BI is released to the public on Friday, 07/24. There’re both free and Pro versions. For full details about products, downloads, and pricing, go to https://powerbi.microsoft.com/. This is how the community reacted to the release on Twitter.
An exciting news was announced a day prior to GA. The reports created using Power BI Desktop can be – at least for now – published to Pyramid Analytics Server allowing to host them on-premise. This is the number one requested feature in the user voice.
All I can say is Wow! This is awesome:) #PowerBI & @PyramidAnalytic on-premise support for #PowerBI Desktop, kudos http://t.co/mA1SFqDLzR
— Dan English (@denglishbi) July 23, 2015
This is big – publish to Pyramid is built into the #PowerBI Desktop app! An on-prem story for Power BI! https://t.co/yVUxKCPhdW
— Christopher Webb (@Technitrain) July 23, 2015
I still hope a Microsoft-branded, cloud-free, and Sharepoint-free Power BI Server will be announced. Wait…
@Technitrain PASS Summit will be worth the long trip this year for on-prem BI updates
— Jen Underwood (@idigdata) July 23, 2015
The moment everyone has been waiting for is here.
Word is out – a full day early, we bring you the new #PowerBI Desktop. You can download here: http://t.co/MyhIVvx99V pic.twitter.com/GdxcAebt5B
— James Phillips (@JamesMPhillips) July 24, 2015
#PowerBI Desktop Install Experience & Publish Feature! #PowerBI is now generally available! w00t:) https://t.co/vLsKyugoQK #msbi
— Dan English (@denglishbi) July 24, 2015
If PowerQuery PowerPivot & PowerView had a baby, it'd be #PowerBI Desktop Designer http://t.co/NuGwwH6bbk #MSBI #SQL pic.twitter.com/cpeYgqnfra
— Dustin Ryan (@SQLDusty) July 24, 2015
#powerbi desktop and new ecosystem for business analytics – my comments here: http://t.co/9vENFZEPcv
— Marco Russo (@marcorus) July 24, 2015
The hype surrounding #PowerBI is so great. It's like watching Apple launch a new product. pic.twitter.com/bfBmvHtOiP
— Tim Rodman (@TimRodman) July 24, 2015
#PowerBI Desktop kick ass! Direct connect on SSAS, new dataviz capabilites, data modeler and a bunch of new features http://t.co/A52mcOBm9y
— fred brossard (@f_brossard) July 24, 2015
You can get started and get productive within 5 minutes of creating your #PowerBI account. #TimeToMarket #Analytics #BI
— Andrea Benedetti (@anBenedetti) July 24, 2015
today's release of the new @Microsoft #PowerBI online is a game changer, here’s why: http://t.co/W25n5qcGdj cc @Slalom
— Tom Wagner (@tomwag) July 24, 2015
This GA is a good step forward. There’ll always be things that needs improvement. With the PBI team working hard and listening to the vibrant community, I’m sure we’ll see Power BI continue to evolve into a huge story.
#PowerBI Desktop for Mac is in the works right? It'll be delivered soon right?
— Samuel Vanga (@SamuelVanga) July 24, 2015
@Technitrain I soooooooo enjoyed this -> "la-la-la-I’m-not-listening-la-la-la-cloud-la-la-la-future-la-la-la" : ) I listen to you.
— Jen Underwood (@idigdata) July 23, 2015
Am humbled by the excitement& support given by our community. You may never know how big of a role you played in shaping #powerbi. thank u
— Ariel Netz (@ArielNetz) July 24, 2015
Very proud of what our team accomplished. Lots of great work, much more to come http://t.co/8pFfbAOdUL #powerbi
— Ron Norman (@normalnorman) July 24, 2015
Mark pretty much summarizes how the community feels!
I have no problem being “that guy” today. Happy #PowerBI day, everyone! pic.twitter.com/bHn3B6ec3t
— Mark Vaillancourt (@markvsql) July 24, 2015
Lastly, keep the learning going with these excellent resources.
Looking for updated #PowerBI training or content? I just added more goodies today at http://t.co/cjyKXg9MKL. Enjoy! pic.twitter.com/jtafXVA1BH
— Jen Underwood (@idigdata) July 22, 2015