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create multiple apps from same workspace

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on 30 May 2017 13:51:33

create multiple apps from same workspace infect from same Dataset without replicating the dataset multiple times.
only option we have now is to update the app and only one app per workspace can be created which a kind of restrict the workspace usability.
If we can create multiple apps share it with different users without creating multiple workspace ... means same dataset no dataset replication, will save the storage as well.

Administrator on 16 Aug 2020 02:15:38

Currently we are not planning to allow multiple apps to be published from one workspace. Soon we will allow you to discover and use a dataset across workspaces. Once we have this capability, we believe much of the need for multiple apps per workspace will be addressed.

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a68c9743 027c-491e-89ab-a9b8839eaa8b on 16 Aug 2020 04:07:02

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

This feature is crucial to our plans for a global self-service architecture in Power BI. Being a global conglomerate with significant SOD ("segregation of duty") and compliance requirements, we have literally thousands of datasets and multiple use cases for the majority of them. Having an App Workspace for each App multiplies our Datasets and therefore the strain on our Premium and Gateway environments by a factor of at least 4. It also creates the risk of redundant and asynchronous Datasets as 15-plus people try to mold the same Dataset to their particular questions.

We will be first in the line when this is ready to go.

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3f4a6e8c a8d7-4385-bca3-0e04f57b0c6b on 16 Aug 2020 04:07:01

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

Absolutely necessary. I am having this problem while creating slightly different views to various departments in our organization.

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2a5064e6 2287-49e3-871a-5ea98efb2b46 on 16 Aug 2020 04:06:53

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

Need this functionality!! Our CIO couldn't believe this didn't exist already

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9c00dc52 f0d4-49ac-bf1d-5922c5caabe5 on 16 Aug 2020 04:06:51

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

This would be a huge addition. For us we have multiple groups who only need to see their reports but senior management needs to be able to review the key points from all groups in one dashboard. As stated in other comments this means we have to manage multiple datasets/reports of the same thing.

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50699db3 379f-ea11-a812-000d3a579c39 on 16 Aug 2020 04:06:48

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

Agree with the below; the current situation leaves room for unnecessary human error i.e. if the base dataset is updated but not pushed to all workspaces.

If we're building enterprise-level dataset(s) and applications they should be coming from the one source; especially when using a premium capacity, this feels so counter-intuitive.

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2c75f979 c588-456b-8b5e-1a8c8948da06 on 16 Aug 2020 04:06:37

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

'+1

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735629f5 a5cb-e811-a96b-000d3a1bece3 on 16 Aug 2020 04:06:19

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

Tried using apps for the first time today and was bummed out to see that 'Apps' (plural) actually means 'group of reports against a singular workspace'.

I was hoping to use one workspace, create a number of apps, and then tie the access rules to the apps. But thats not possible. Seems the intent is to create a number of workspaces and then add people to multiple workspaces.

At the moment Apps is simply not a good enough replacement for content packs.

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db14afc9 d960-4960-900b-12b17d065980 on 16 Aug 2020 04:06:10

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

Yep, had would be really good to be able to create multiple app from the same workspace.

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bfc7b8ba 4117-4393-b960-5755ea266ef7 on 16 Aug 2020 04:05:57

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

Please! It is a something vital to make the reports process much more effiicient.

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082ea458 5e70-4eb7-9873-617052df0351 on 16 Aug 2020 04:05:53

RE: create multiple apps from same workspace

Really need this feature. Entered the PBI Premium and we have to create tons of workspaces. Really dissapointing.