Self-Serve Guided Install
Install and deploy the Reporting Hub with our guided install service
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Getting Started
Installing the Reporting Hub is simple, easy and takes approximately 10 minutes. The Reporting Hub web application and required Azure services can all be fully deployed by following our guided installation service.
Please review the below checklist before getting started:
Azure Services Setup Conditions: Any and all Azure services are not included within your Reporting Hub subscription. These services are deployed to your organizations' Azure instance and reside within your Azure subscription. Any and all Azure subscription fees are the responsibility of your organization. Once deployed any changes or ongoing administration of these services are the responsibility of your organization. All Azure Ready to get started click on the below link and follow the guided install instructions:
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Need Help? Contact our support team at https://support.thereportinghub.com. A dedicated team member will be available to assist with your deployment.
Follow Along With Our Guided Tutorial
The tutorial below outlines the step-by-step process to install and deploy the Reporting Hub and associated Azure services within your Azure environment. For each Azure resource you will have the option to select an existing resource if you already have one created or create a new resource if one does not already exist. If using pre-existing services, please also reference the Azure configuration requirements documentation.
Installation Steps
Grant Application Admin Consent: after signing in, you will be prompted to grant application admin consent to the Reporting Hub Installer application. This consent will allow the Installer application to deploy the applicable Azure services and Reporting Hub web application within your Azure environment. You must grant consent to proceed and complete the installation.
The Reporting Hub Installer is a Microsoft 'verified' application and Shift Analytics Inc. is a Microsoft ISV Partner as identified on the Admin Consent page. This admin consent can be revoked at anytime following deployment via your Azure Portal.
Start by selecting your Azure Subscription from the dropdown list and click Next.
Next, select your Azure Resource Group. You will be presented the option to either select an existing Resource Group or add a new Resource Group.
If using an existing Resource Group, select it from the dropdown list and click Next.
If adding a new Resource Group, select Add New from the dropdown list and fill in the required fields; then click Next.
Select your Azure App Service. You will be presented the option to either use an existing App Service or add a new App Service.
If using an existing App Service, select the App Service. Then, select an existing App Service slot or select Add New from the dropdown list. Then, click Next.
If adding a new App Service, select Add New and fill in the required fields. Then, click Next.
The minimum App Service tier required is a B1 Basic Service Plan. The Free or Shared plans WILL NOT support the application. If you attempt to use the Free (F1) or Shared (D1) plan, the installation will fail.
Your app service name determines the default domain for your website:
<AppServiceName>.azurewebsites.net.Select your Azure SQL Server & Azure SQL Database. You will be presented the option to either select an existing SQL Server or add a new SQL Server.
If selecting an existing Azure SQL server, select from the dropdown menu, then select an existing database or create a new database. You will be asked to enter your SQL Server credentials if you're accessing an existing database.
If adding a new SQL Server, select Add New from the dropdown list, name your SQL Server and Database, then click Next.
Select your Power BI Embedded Capacity. You will be presented the option to either select an existing Capacity or add a new Capacity.
If selecting an existing Capacity, select it from the dropdown list and click Next.
If adding a new Capacity, select Add New from the dropdown list; then click Next.
Check Create Fabric Capacity to create a new F2 Fabric Capacity. Leave it unchecked if you want to create an A1 Embedded Capacity. Name your Capacity and select Next.
Register your Azure AD Application and Service Principal and select your default Authentication Scheme.
Name your application and service principal.
Select your default authentication scheme from the dropdown list; then click Next.
Please note: if your organization uses Multi-Factor-Authentication (MFA), you must ensure you select the Microsoft SSO option. Your authentication scheme can be updated at any time following deployment. For more info on authentication options, please visit Authentication Admin.
IMPORTANT: Ensure you take note of your Application name and Service Principal name as you will need this later when granting access within the Power BI Service.
Select your Azure Translator. You will be presented the option to either select an existing Translator or add a new Translator.
If selecting an existing Translator, select from the dropdown menu and click Next.
If adding a new Translator, select Add New from the dropdown menu, name your Translator then click Next.
The installer will now run a series of checks and deploy your new services and/or connect with your existing services. Each service will return a result of "Done" if successful, or "Failed" if unsuccessful. Following successful completion of the Azure services, click Next. If there are any failures, hover over the information icon in the failed status bar and note the error message that appears. Then, please contact support@thereportinghub.com so we can assist in resolution.
You will be prompted to grant application admin consent for your new Reporting Hub Azure AD Application. This consent allows your Reporting Hub application to access your Microsoft tenant and Power BI.
This subsequent admin consent is to grant permission for your deployed application instance of the Reporting Hub to access your Microsoft tenant details including Power BI. It will show as "unverified". This is the expected result given you have yet to verify your application. Please reference Microsoft's documentation for more information on how to verify your application if desired: Mark App As Publisher Verified.
After providing consent, the Reporting Hub application installation will be initiated. This step may take several minutes depending on your Azure Region.
The installer will then run a series of checks and start your new Reporting Hub application. If successful, you will receive a success message with the URL link to your application. If unsuccessful, you will receive a failure message; contact support@thereportinghub.com so we can assist in resolution.
Power BI Admin Configuration
After you have completed the installation of the Reporting Hub application and Azure services, you will need to ensure Power BI is configured correctly to allow permission to the Reporting Hub.
Please follow the two guided tutorials to properly configure your Power BI settings:
Azure Services Configuration Settings
Please note: this section only applies if you're using pre-existing Azure services. If you are creating new services as part of the guided installation process, you can omit this section as the installer will ensure these services are configured correctly.
Below are the minimum Azure service requirements and configuration details required for the Reporting Hub application. All Azure services can be additionally scaled as required based on your needs.
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