An updated version of the Power BI End-to-End diagram is now available as of March 31, 2023.

You can download the latest version from the Diagrams page. That page also has a link to the change log where you can find a list of the main things that changed since the previous version.

Head on over to the Diagrams page where the latest version will always be.

Goals for the Diagram

This is the fifth major revision over the last few years. Why do I produce this diagram?

Mostly I produce this diagram to help with awareness that Power BI can be used a lot of ways. Although the diagram doesn’t include every single possible item, I try to include the most important items — when you’re focused on a cloud-based deployment.

You might use the diagram to:

• Notice some aspects that you may not be aware of, and inspire you to learn more about them.

• Talk with coworkers about what’s involved with the Power BI ecosystem.

• Dispel the notion that Power BI is “just” a reporting tool.

• Consider if you’re planning and managing the Power BI ecosystem sufficiently.

Creative Commons License

This diagram falls under a Creative Commons license which means you’re welcome to use it in your community presentation, or in your organization, as long as you provide attribution back to me and you don’t change it. I’m always thrilled when I see it out in the wild…so go for it!