Power BI Report Migration Service

Seamless Transition from Legacy to Cloud Databases

Many businesses are transitioning from on-premises databases to cloud-based solutions. If you manage hundreds or thousands of Power BI reports, migrating can seem overwhelming. Power BI reports connected to legacy databases must be redirected to the new environment, raising several critical questions:
  • How many and which reports are linked to legacy systems?
  • Are these reports still actively used?
  • What specific objects in the legacy system (tables, views, queries) are each report connected to?
  • What new tables and objects need to be established in the new database?
  • What is the best sequence for repointing reports based on the availability of objects in the new database?
Our Report Migration service addresses these challenges, ensuring a smooth and efficient migration process.

Migration Framework

Our structured migration framework consists of five phases to ensure a seamless transition:

1. Discovery and Assessment

  • We start with a comprehensive inventory of your Power BI environment, identifying all reports, dataflows, and dependencies to define the scope and priorities of the migration.

2. Source Analysis

  • A technical evaluation pinpoints which reports are connected to legacy systems. We document dependencies, map data relationships, and outline the specific requirements for migration.

3. Usage Analytics

  • By analyzing report usage, we prioritize actively used reports for immediate migration and identify underutilized ones for archiving, optimizing resource allocation and migration timelines.

4. Data Mapping

  • We create detailed mappings between legacy structures and new cloud schemas to ensure data continuity and maintain functionality after migration.

5. Migration Planning

  • A customized migration plan is developed, detailing task assignments, connection updates, data availability timelines, and dependency-based sequences for each team member.
Power BI Migration Process1. Discovery & AssessmentConduct a comprehensive inventory of the Power BI environment to define migration scope.2. Source AnalysisPerform technical evaluations to document dependencies and map data relationships.3. Usage AnalyticsAnalyze report usage to prioritize migration and optimize resource allocation.4. Data MappingCreate detailed mappings to ensure data continuity and functionality.5. Migration PlanDevelop a customized plan detailing task assignments and timelines.

Business Value & Outcomes

Our Power BI Report Migration Service delivers tangible benefits:
Operational EfficiencyBenefits of ApproachEnhanced GovernanceBusiness Continuity
1. Operational Efficiency
  • Accurate Effort Estimates: We provide clear estimates based on the number and usage of reports.
  • Reduction of Redundancy: Eliminating unnecessary reports reduces migration effort and system clutter.
  • Phased Migration Plan: Aligns with the availability of objects in the new database.
  • Cost Savings: Reducing data loads from cloud databases lowers costs, especially with compute-based pricing models like Snowflake or Fabric. Adhering to best design standards minimizes load and costs.
  • Resource Optimization: Focuses Power BI and data engineering resources on creating essential objects.
2. Enhanced Governance
  • Transparency: Improved visibility of reporting assets, usage, and data lineage.
  • Security and Compliance: Strengthened protocols ensure data protection and regulatory compliance.
3. Business Continuity
  • Minimal Disruption: Ensures smooth operations with clear communication throughout the process.
  • Uninterrupted Access: Critical reports remain accessible during migration.

Measuring Success and Business Impact

Proven Success For instance, a utility company migrated 400 reports from IBM DB2 and SAS to Snowflake without disrupting business operations. This resulted in a 30% reduction in report volume, enhanced system performance, and significantly decreased capacity load, improving both performance and user experience. Our methodology is adaptable to organizations of varying sizes and complexities, ensuring consistent and tailored results for your specific technical environments and business needs.

Consolidation OpportunitiesCost SavingsResource OptimizationUninterrupted AccessPhased Migration PlanTransparencySecurity and ComplianceAccurate Effort Estimates

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