Updated: August 2, 2020 (July 4, 2020)

Power BI Classic Workspace Retirement Plans

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Power BI classic workspace creation could be blocked starting in Oct. 2020.
All classic workspaces will automatically upgrade to the new workspace format by the middle of 2021.
Several upgrade tools and features are planned to help ease migration.
Classic workspaces will need pre- and post-upgrade efforts to ensure a successful migration.

Power BI workspaces are secure areas for hosting reports, controlling user access, and collaborating on content, typically assigned to an individual department, process, or project. The new workspace format, released in Apr. 2019, replaces the original workspace concept, which is now referred to as classic workspaces.

New Workspace Format

The new workspace format was developed to address user productivity issues and provide an environment more suitable for enterprises adopting Power BI. Compared to classic workspaces, the new format includes the following:

An interface designed for users with a large volume of content
Template app support

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