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Microsoft Power BI Report Server 12 months
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24-month on-premises license for secure, self-hosted Power BI dashboards and paginated reports. Genuine digital delivery.
24-month on-premises license for secure, self-hosted Power BI dashboards and paginated reports. Genuine digital delivery.
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Join nowTake full control of your business intelligence data without compromising on analytical power. Microsoft Power BI Report Server 24 months is a fixed-term digital license that allows you to deploy a fully functional Power BI reporting environment on your own servers. This isn't a cloud-only dashboard tool; it's a dedicated on-premises solution designed for organisations that need to keep sensitive data behind their own firewall, meet strict compliance regulations, or operate in hybrid environments with intermittent cloud connectivity. Over a predictable two-year term, your IT and BI teams can create, publish, and manage interactive dashboards, paginated operational reports, and KPIs using the familiar Power BI Desktop toolset, all while maintaining complete data sovereignty. Delivered digitally by Lizensa, this genuine Microsoft license provides a cost-effective, CAPEX-friendly path to enterprise-grade reporting without the annual renewal overhead, making it ideal for regulated industries, long-term projects, and managed service providers delivering analytics to clients with strict data residency requirements.
Your purchase of Microsoft Power BI Report Server 24 months from Lizensa provides you with a genuine digital license that activates a fully functional on-premises reporting server. Here is exactly what you receive:
Understanding the licensing model for Power BI Report Server is crucial for a compliant deployment. Unlike the per-user subscription model of the Power BI cloud service, Report Server uses a capacity-based server licensing model.
Server license model: The license you purchase covers the core server software. You need one server license for each instance of Power BI Report Server you deploy. This license is not tied to the number of users viewing reports, which is a significant advantage for organisations with a large base of report consumers.
Do you need Client Access Licenses (CALs)? No, you do not need separate CALs for users to view reports on Power BI Report Server. Access to view reports is covered by the server license. However, every user who creates or publishes content to the Report Server requires a Power BI Pro license, even if they are publishing to an on-premises server. This is a critical distinction: the server license covers consumption; a separate Pro license is required for authorship and publishing.
Virtualisation rights: You are licensed to deploy Power BI Report Server in a physical or virtual environment. If deploying on a virtual machine (VM), you must license the VM on which the server software runs. You may run multiple instances on the same licensed server, provided the hardware has sufficient capacity.
Term vs. perpetual: This is a subscription-based license with a fixed 24-month term. At the end of the term, the server will continue to function in a read-only mode, but you will no longer be able to publish new reports or refresh data until the license is renewed. This differs from a perpetual license, which grants indefinite use of a specific version.
Before installation, verify that your infrastructure meets the following minimum requirements. As requirements can vary by specific edition and cumulative update, always consult the official Microsoft documentation for the most current details.
Getting your Power BI Report Server up and running is a straightforward process, and Lizensa is here to support you at every step.
1. Instant digital delivery: Immediately after your payment is processed, you will receive a confirmation email containing your unique license key and a link to detailed activation instructions. You can also access your license key at any time from your secure Lizensa customer account.
2. Download the software: Using the guidance provided, download the official Power BI Report Server installation files from the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). Lizensa provides only the license; the software is sourced directly from Microsoft to guarantee its integrity.
3. Installation and activation: Run the installer on your prepared Windows Server. During setup, you will be prompted to enter the license key you received from Lizensa. The installer will connect to Microsoft's activation servers to validate and activate your 24-month term.
4. Reinstallation policy: You may uninstall and reinstall the software on the same or different hardware during your license term, provided the server is decommissioned on the original hardware. Activation may require a brief online validation.
5. Need help? If you encounter any activation errors or have questions about the installation prerequisites, Lizensa's free multilingual technical support team is available to assist you. We can help troubleshoot common issues and ensure your reporting environment is operational.
When you purchase a business-critical server license like Microsoft Power BI Report Server, the source of that license matters as much as the software itself. Lizensa has built its reputation as a trusted European software retailer by ensuring every transaction is secure, every license is genuine, and every customer is protected. The moment you complete your purchase, our automated system prepares your unique license key for instant digital delivery; on average, customers receive their activation details in under sixty seconds, allowing you to begin your deployment without delay. Every license we sell is sourced directly from authorised European distribution channels and passes Microsoft's rigorous validation checks, giving you complete confidence in the authenticity and compliance of your software asset. As a customer purchasing from within the European Union, your rights are safeguarded by EU consumer protection law, including a 14-day right of withdrawal. For our business customers, we provide a detailed VAT invoice with every order, and we fully support the reverse charge mechanism for cross-border B2B transactions within the EU. Your payment security is handled by Stripe, a global leader in online payments, allowing you to check out safely using SEPA bank transfer, iDEAL, BLIK, Google Pay, or major credit cards. Should you have any questions before or after your purchase, our free multilingual support team is ready to help, ensuring your Power BI Report Server is activated and working correctly across all 27 EU member states.
This is a subscription-based license with a fixed term of 24 months. It is not a perpetual, one-time purchase. At the end of the 24-month period, you will need to renew the license to continue publishing new reports and refreshing data.
Power BI Report Server is an on-premises solution that you host on your own servers, ideal for keeping data within your network. The Power BI cloud service is a Microsoft-hosted SaaS offering. This license is specifically for the on-premises Report Server.
Our delivery is automated and near-instant. You can typically expect to receive the email containing your license key and activation instructions within 60 seconds of a successful payment.
Absolutely. Lizensa supplies only 100% genuine, verified licenses sourced from authorised European distribution. You receive a legitimate activation key and a full VAT invoice, ensuring you are fully compliant for business use.
Lizensa provides free technical support for installation and activation questions. If you encounter an error, our support team can help you troubleshoot the issue. We stand behind the validity of every license we sell.
Yes, you can uninstall the software from one server and reinstall it on another during the 24-month term, provided the original installation is decommissioned. The license is not permanently locked to a single machine.
Yes, your license is valid for activation and use across all 27 European Union member states. There are no regional restrictions within the EU.
We accept a wide range of secure payment methods via our Stripe-powered checkout, including SEPA bank transfer, iDEAL, BLIK, Google Pay, and major credit and debit cards.
Yes, a detailed VAT invoice is automatically generated and included with your order. For eligible cross-border B2B transactions within the EU, we apply the reverse charge mechanism.
As an EU-based retailer, we offer a 14-day right of withdrawal on software licenses, in accordance with EU consumer protection law. Please refer to our terms and conditions for full details on digital goods refunds.
No. The Power BI Report Server license covers an unlimited number of users for viewing reports. However, any user who needs to create or publish reports to the server must have their own Power BI Pro license.
Yes, this version supports hybrid connectivity. You can optionally link your Report Server to the Power BI service to pin visuals to cloud dashboards or use cloud-based data sources, combining the best of both worlds.
