This blog runs through the process of setting up Power BI and the SCCM template which will give you detailed information on your System Center Configuration Manager including client and server health, malware protection, software updates, and software inventory across your organisation.

First things first, to run the Power BI SCCM template you need to running PowerShell v5 on the device that you install it on.

Run a Get-Host on your device to see the PowerShell version installed.

If it’s not v5 then go to here and grab a copy and install.

Download the SCCM Template

Next head over to https://powerbi.microsoft.com/en-us/solution-templates/sccm/

Click ‘Install Now’ to start the installation of the Power BI SCCM template.

Scroll down and click ‘Sign In’

Once you have signed in you will need to allow access to the Business Platform Solution Template. Click Accept to do this.

You’ll now be presented with a Download button.

Install…