Question

Can I integrate Power BI deployment pipelines with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps?
To align Power BI deployments with broader enterprise DevOps practices, I need to integrate Power BI deployment pipelines with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps. What is the recommended approach to achieve this integration, and what level of automation and control does it provide?

Answer 1

Yes, you can use PowerShell, the Power BI REST API, or Azure DevOps pipelines to automate and manage deployments when integrating Power BI deployment pipelines with CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps.

The suggested method is to make use of Power BI REST APIs.

• Automate processes such as importing PBIX files, allocating pipeline workspaces, deploying between stages, and initiating dataset refreshes.
• Power BI REST API Documents
• Create Pipelines for Azure DevOps
• Build CI/CD pipelines that:
• Take PBIX files out of a Git repository.
• Deploy to Dev/Test/Prod using APIs using PowerShell or your scripts.
• Add testing logic and approval procedures.
• Azure DevOps Extension for Power BI
• To make deployment automation easier, use custom or third-party extensions.
• Able to automate tasks like versioning, publishing, and refreshing.
• Include Source Control (Git)
• Keep PBIX files in a Git repository.
• Trigger builds/deployments on changes using Azure DevOps workflows.