How To Install And Use Windows PowerShell Cmdlets For Power BI

Windows PowerShell Cmdlets are small, specialized commands used in the Windows PowerShell scripting environment. They serve as the main function of PowerShell, providing a way to automate administrative tasks and manage system components.

In Power BI, PowerShell Cmdlets can be immensely beneficial for automating various tasks, such as data refreshes, dataset creation, report publishing, and managing data gateways. By leveraging PowerShell Cmdlets, Power BI users can streamline their workflows, increase efficiency, and perform complex operations with ease, ultimately enhancing their overall Power BI experience. In this tutorial, Greg will demonstrate how you can install and utilize PowerShell Cmdlets for Power BI.

*****Video Details*****
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Installing Windows PowerShell
01:00 Modules
01:29 Power BI Cmdlets
02:50 Connecting to Power BI Service
03:07 Functions
03:28 Uploading and publishing pbix files
04:07 Invoke-PowerBIRestMethod
04:40 Recap

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[richardmartin]

Any chance we get some courses on this content? really help round up the tools available.

[JoanNin]

how you bypass the 2FA using the powershell?

[jbyxxx]

Thanks for the intro!

Quick question - Should we run the PS as admin for the installation only, or we need it for all the time? In my case, I need to create a process, which gets the refresh history once a month, and need some guidance for that. Thanks in advance!