Power BI is a business analytics service that provides interactive visualization and business intelligence capabilities that allow end users to create reports and dashboards. Data is used from sources such as; GEMS, FAST, and Banner to create reports that allow insight into making business decisions. The University of South Florida utilizes this information to make important decisions regarding COVID-19 and the management of the pandemic. Other example projects include Travel, MCOM Curriculum Mapping, COPH FIS Evaluation Reporting, and Demographics.

Accessing Power BI

1. Go to http://app.powerbi.com
2. Enter your USF email address. This is your Net ID + @usf.edu as an employee.
3. Click the Next button.
   You will be redirected to a USF site to enter your password. See Figure 1 below.
   
4. Enter your Net ID password.
5. Click the Sign In button.
   The Power BI system will load.

Figure 1: USF Sign on Page

Searching for a Report

There are three ways to find a report or dashboard in Power BI

Search:

1. Utilize the search field located Click the Search box in the top right corner of the page.
2. Type key words keywords found in either the report or dashboard title.
3. A list will populate of possible options.
4. Click on the report to open.

Shared with me:

If someone has shared a report or dashboard with you, you can always find it in the Shared with me section.

1. Click on "Shared with me" on the left side of your screen.
2. A list will automatically populate if you have shared reports or dashboards.
3. Click to open.

Workspaces:

These spaces give access to specific dashboards and reports. You will have a workspace for most of your Teams.

1. Click on "Workspace" to see your list.
2. A list will automatically populate.
3. Click on the report or dashboard you want to open. 

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