License usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro
AI summary
Track consumption of Visio, Project, and Power BI Pro licenses to identify which are underutilized. Reallocate unused licenses to users who need them and set up automated alerts for ongoing monitoring.
What it detects
Shows units consumed for critical licenses like Visio, Project and Power BIPower BIPower BI is the Microsoft service for reports and dashboards over business data.Read more Pro.
Why it matters
Specialized licenses like Visio, Project, and Power BI Pro represent significant per-user costs that require careful management to avoid waste. Analyze usage patterns through Rencore Governance to identify underutilized licenses, reallocate them to users with actual needs, and implement continuous monitoring with automated alerts to optimize license distribution and control costs while ensuring necessary tools remain available to those who need them.
The rule
Every Subscription where SKU Part number includes one of 'VISIOCLIENT,PROJECTPROFESSIONAL,POWER_BI_PRO,DEVELOPERPACK_E5'
In Rencore Governance
Details
| Applies to | Subscription |
|---|---|
| Connector | Microsoft 365 |
| Severity | Medium |
| Category | Costs |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Recommended automation | None |
| License type | Standard |
Related policies
Other policies that check Subscription objects:
- Licenses assigned to external users (Medium)
- Licenses assigned to inactive users (Medium)
- Licenses assigned to disabled users (Medium)
- Licenses with less than 10 units available (Information)
- Licenses with unused seats (Medium)
- Unused licenses (Low)
Frequently asked questions
What does the license usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy detect?
What does the license usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy detect?The License usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy shows units consumed for critical licenses like Visio, Project and Power BI Pro.
Which objects does the license usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy check?
Which objects does the license usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy check?The License usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy checks Subscription objects from the Microsoft 365 inventory and reports each one that matches its rule as a violation.
How severe is a violation of the license usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy?
How severe is a violation of the license usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy?Violations of the License usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy have Medium severity. The policy is in the Costs category.
Which module includes the license usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy?
Which module includes the license usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy?The License usage for Visio, Project and Power BI Pro policy comes with the Microsoft 365 connector in the Digital Workplace module of Rencore Governance, which every Plan includes.
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