Upgrading to new workspace

[Nexter]

Hi all,

I'm interested in using the shared datasets across workspace feature, however I understand that all workspaces involved need to be the new version.  I assumed there would be a way I could auto-upgrade my workspaces (without taking everything down and re-creating) since it was said this would be available soon after GA (which was in early April).  It appears though this still isn't the case.  Am I just missing something?  And does anyone know if this feature is on the horizon at all?  Thanks!!

[Anonymous]

I created a ticket last week with the question when we could expect the upgrade possibility, and got the following answer:

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Unfortunately we do not have ETA as of now. I would request you to vote for an idea in the ideas forum below.

https://ideas.powerbi.com/forums/265200-power-bi-ideas/suggestions/38609170-migrate-v1-workspace-to-...

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They also provided a Powershell script to copy workspace contents to another workspace, see link below. Unfortunately this is not a solution for me, because the script does not seem to copy dataflows. 

https://github.com/microsoft/powerbi-powershell/blob/master/examples/CopyWorkspaceSampleScript.ps1

Koen

[bsmithUI]

Thanks I just voted for this! And I'll check out that PS script too...not ideal, but it might work for some of ours.

[v-xicai]

Hi @Nexter ,

From the document:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/business-applications-release-notes/april19/business-intelligence/p..., Now, we are enabling upgrade of existing classic workspaces to become new workspaces. Workspace and Power BI Admins will be able to opt in to upgrade their workspaces on demand.

At a later time, Power BI will require the upgrade of classic workspaces to the new workspace experience. This will not start until after all classic workspaces can be upgraded through opt-in.

Best Regards,

Amy

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[Nexter]

Thanks Amy, but it doesn't actually say how to upgrade.  I went through the admin panel/tenent settings, went through all of the workspace options...I just don't see anywhere to actually upgrade.  

[v-xicai · Accepted solution]

Hi @Nexter ,

Workspace upgrade feature has not released. You can check below link to know the plan of feature release: What’s new and planned for business intelligence#Power BI Service .

You can learn more:https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/announcing-new-workspace-experience-general-availability-ga....

Please understand that this link is provided “AS IS” with no warranties or guarantees of content changes, and confers no rights.

Best Regards,

Amy

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[soverheim]

Has the release of "upgrade classic workspaces to the new workspace experience" been delayed?

[bsmithUI]

Any info on this?

[Anonymous]

Hi @v-xicai ,

Do you have more information about when this feature is being released? It is scheduled for September but that deadline is getting real tight. 

I understand that the timeline only a indication and that things can change.

I'm only doubting between waiting for the possibility of upgrading the workspace, or rebuilding one from scrap. And a indication would help me in this decision.

Thanks in advance!

Koen