Use the Custom Configuration to Add Azure Apps

If you do not want to use the Commvault-hosted multi-tenant applications configured through express configuration (recommended), you can use the custom configuration option.

With custom configuration, you register and manage your own Azure app for Power BI. You can use a configuration helper tool to automate this process, or manually register the app in the Azure portal.

Configure Azure Apps for Power BI Using Custom Configuration

1. Go to the Service Catalog.

2. On the Power Platform tile, click Configure.

3. If this is your first time configuring Power BI:

   1. Click Start Trial.

   2. Wait while Commvault activates the subscription and creates backup plans.

   3. When the process is complete, click Close.

   If you have already configured Power BI, continue to the configuration page.

4. Click Continue.

5. On the Region tab, select a storage region from the Storage region list, and then click Next.

6. On the Plan tab, select an existing backup plan or create a new one by clicking the + icon.

   Create a Backup Plan

   1. Enter a Plan name.

   2. Select the Configure backups checkbox.

      1. Select a storage location for the backup.

      2. Specify how frequently backups should occur (hours, days, weeks, month, or years).

      3. Specify the Retention period (days, weeks, month, years, or infinite).

      4. (Optional) To specify Backups to retain, enable the option and define which backups to keep and their retention period.

7. On the Application tab:

   1. Enter a name for the Power BI application.

   2. Select Custom configuration (advanced).

   3. (Optional) Download and use the configuration helper tool to register the Azure app.

8. In the Azure app section:

   • To use an existing credential, select it from the list

   • To create a new credential, click Create new

   Add a New Credential

   1. In the Add credential window, provide the following details:

   2. Credential name: Enter a unique name.

   3. Application ID: Enter the Azure application ID.

   4. Tenant ID: Enter the Azure tenant ID.

   5. Application secret: Enter the Azure application secret.

   6. Description: Enter a description for the credential.

   7. (Optional) Enable Show endpoints to modify endpoint values.

9. Verify the following:

   • The Azure app is authorized in the Azure portal with all required permissions.

   • The redirect URI of the Azure app is set to: https://mNNN.metallic.io/adminconsole/processAzureAuthToken.do.

   • The Azure app has been configured with the required conditional access policies.

     Important

     A Conditional Access Policy must be enabled for the selected or newly created Azure app. Without it, you won’t be able to add or create an Azure app. For more information, see Create a Conditional Access Policy for Power BI Azure Apps.

10. Click Acquire delegated access token.

    Required Permissions and Licensing

    To acquire the token, you must meet the following requirements:

    • You must have the Fabric Administrator role. Assign this role permanently to the user account.

    • You must have a valid Power BI Pro or Power BI Premium license.

11. In the Microsoft sign-in window, complete the following, and then Close the pop-up:

    • Review the required permissions.

    • Allow pop-ups if blocked.

    • Sign in using an account with the required administrative permissions.

12. Click Next.

13. Review the summary, and then click Close.