Power BI Resource Migration for a Large Industrial Group

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Power BI Resource Migration for a Large Industrial Group

Key Concepts

Industrial, Manufacturing, Power BI Migration

Project scope

Following a significant corporate acquisition, a large-scale migration of Power BI resources was required to transition assets from the acquired company’s tenant to the parent company’s tenant. Our team was brought in to manage and execute this migration efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption and full post-migration functionality.

Challenges

Migrating a broad set of Power BI resources, including:

Over 1,000 reports
More than 750 datasets
Several hundred report and group users
Dozens of dashboards, data flows, and apps

> Ensuring all resources continued to work as expected after the migration.

> Creating an automated and scalable migration approach.

> Delivering within a fixed scope, timeline, and budget.

Solution

Built custom Python scripts for each type of Power BI resource.

Utilized the Power BI API to automate both extraction and re-upload processes.

Conducted a detailed pre-migration analysis to inventory all assets.

Performed structured migrations in phases to reduce risk.

Developed validation tools to confirm successful transfers.

Delivered a Power BI report for executives to track migration status in real time, including live updates on progress by resource type.

Managed the entire project lifecycle from planning through execution.

Outcome

All resources were successfully transitioned to the new Power BI tenant.

Full functionality of reports and datasets was retained.

Project was delivered on schedule and within budget.

The reporting dashboard provided transparency and supported proactive decision-making during the project.

Technologies Used

Python (for scripting and automation)

Power BI API

Power BI (for reporting and stakeholder updates)

Key Takeaways

Well-structured migrations can be executed with minimal business impact.

Automation plays a key role in handling large-scale, complex transitions.

Executive transparency through real-time reporting helps keep projects aligned and on track.

CONCLUSION

This project demonstrates our ability to support enterprise Power BI transformations with reliable technical execution and strong project ownership.

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