Season 2

Namaste Power BI

Episode 28

Deployment Strategy (Dev → Test → Prod)

⏱ 35:00

Episode Summary

Implementing CI/CD for Power BI — environment architecture with Dev/Test/Prod workspaces, deployment pipelines for promoting reports, and building a CI/CD mindset for BI teams.

This is Episode 28 of the free Namaste Power BI course on DevWithData — covering deployment strategy (dev → test → prod). Watch the video above, then pass the MCQ checkpoint to unlock the next episode and update your Data Readiness Index score.

Key Takeaways

→Three environments: Dev (build), Test (validate), Prod (consume)
→Deployment pipelines automate content promotion between stages
→Always test with production-like data in the Test environment
→Version control .pbix files with Git for rollback capability

⚠ Common Interview Pitfalls

•Deploying directly to Prod without a Test stage
•Not having a rollback plan when deployments break
•Ignoring deployment rules (e.g., parameter changes between environments)

Official Reference

Deepen your understanding with official Microsoft documentation.

PL-300 Official Training Course

Microsoft's official instructor-led training for the Power BI Data Analyst certification.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/pl-300t00

Power BI Documentation

Complete reference for Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Embedded.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/

Content on DevWithData is original and inspired by official Microsoft resources. The links above point directly to Microsoft Learn — always the authoritative source.

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