Question

How can I configure a Power BI report hosted on Power BI Report Server to be accessible through the Power BI mobile app?

Looking for step-by-step guidance on enabling access to Power BI Report Server-hosted reports via the Power BI mobile application.

Answer 1

Steps to make a report on Power BI Report Server available for use through the Power BI Mobile app:

1. Ensure Reporting Services Is Natively Mode

Power BI Mobile app can be accessed only through a Reporting Services instance in native mode and not in SharePoint Integrated mode. Confirm that the Server is configured as such.

2. Enable Basic Authentication

To make the Power BI Mobile app report server accessible, Basic Authentication must be configured. Reporting Services does not enable this by default. Enable it via the report server config file and enable Windows authentication for publishing reports.

3. Enable HTTPS

Secure communication with valid certification on HTTPS. If using a self-signed certificate, ensure it is trusted on the mobile device. This is important when enabling basic authentication to secure communication.

4. Configuring Firewall Settings

Configure your firewall so that traffic can flow between client machines and the report server, ensuring that required ports such as 443 (for HTTPS) are open.

5. Use the Power BI Mobile App

Open the Power BI Mobile app and click on Add Server; enter the report server URL. Basic authentication credentials must be provided to view the reports.