I have been working with SSRS for quite some time now mainly for building traditional paginated reports & handling scheduled reports for my team. I have been hearing a lot about Power BI & how it can be more flexible with dashboards interactive visuals & even self service analytics; I want to know how others have made the shift from SSRS to Power BI Was it a smooth transition or did you face challenges in terms of performance data modeling or security.
I want to know is whether it makes sense to learn Power BI deeply through a structured approach. I came across a Power BI Course & I am debating if that would help me fill the gap faster or if hands on practice is enough for real projects.
I want to hear from those of you who have already been through this journey Any lessons learned or practical advice on when to use SSRS vs Power BI would be super helpful.
Thank you.
In my organization we are using Power BI in most new reports. So, currently we have a combination of old SSRS/Paginated Reports and newer Power BI reports. Everything you heard about Power BI being awesome is true. Looks, features, drill down capabilities etc. Well worth learning and acquiring deep knowledge, both from your career perspective and in terms of providing value to your organization
In my humble opinion, of course. And I am never wrong (and I am always humble).
As part of the transition, I’m currently moving from SSRS to Power BI. With SQL Server 2025 no longer supporting SSRS, it's clear that migrating reports to Power BI is the way forward. If you're feeling uncertain about the shift, rest assured—Power BI offers a familiar experience for SSRS users, with enhanced capabilities and a more intuitive interface. If you’re comfortable with SSRS, adapting to Power BI will come naturally.
I had the pleasure of spending a day with Patrick at a recent SQL event, which was incredibly insightful. I highly recommend exploring Guy in a Cube - YouTube, they provide a wealth of high-quality tutorials and even offer a structured course (paid). Additionally, Microsoft Learn offers free training resources to help you get started.
If you have experience with SSRS and SSAS, you're well-positioned to excel in Power BI. The learning curve is manageable, and the potential is tremendous.
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