Backing Up Custom Reports

We strongly advise customers to always backup  their custom reports before performing any in-place upgrades. Failure to do so could result in the loss of your custom reports!

Prerequisites:

1. The user executing these steps should be the owner of the BI for Defender workspace(s).
2. A second install of BI for Defender to be used as a backup workspace. You do not need to configure the dataset parameters, this workspace is simply a place-holder to store a copy of your custom reports.

Step 1: Save the PowerShell Script

1. Copy the PowerShell code above, save it as a .ps1 file or paste it into your favorite code editor.

Step 2: Run the Script and Sign In

1. Execute the code in the code editor or by running the .ps1 file.
2. When prompted, sign in to Power BI.

Step 3: Select the App to Backup

1. When prompted, select the app you would like to backup (BI for Defender)
2. Select OK. v*

Step 4: Select the Production Workspace

1. When prompted, select your production BI for Defender workspace. This is the source from which reports will be copied.
2. Select OK.

Step 5: Select the Backup Workspace

1. When prompted, select your backup BI for Defender workspace. This is the destination which reports will be copied to.
2. Select OK.

Step 6: Verify the Backup Output

1. When running in a shell you should see output describing what was copied to the backup workspace.
2. Log in to the backup workspace to confirm that your custom reports have been copied there.