Question 1

What is the use of a Power BI sandbox environment?

Accepted Answer

The Power BI Sandbox is a cloud-based environment for developing and testing Power BI data. It provides a safe, isolated environment for experimentation, and allows you to test your Power BI solutions.

Question 2

How do I launch Power BI Sandbox and login to Power BI Portal?

Accepted Answer

Click on the Create Sandbox Environment button and wait till the create process completes.
Now click on the Open Console button to redirect to Power BI Portal. Use the Username and Password to login to Power BI Portal.

Question 3

How many Power BI Sandboxes can be run at a given time?

Accepted Answer

You can only launch one Power BI Sandbox at any given time.

Question 4

What do you mean by Cloud Sandbox Abuse?

Accepted Answer

Cloud Sandbox is given for educational purposes.
Whizlabs actively monitor Cloud Sandbox for abuse of Cloud resources. Users are also monitored for prohibited or bad behaviour.
The main purpose of abuse detection system is to ensure compliance with Whizlabs Terms of Use agreed upon at sign up.
Any user who tries to perform Sandbox abuse will be permanently blocked.

Question 5

I am stuck in the middle of a session, what should I do to get out of it?

Accepted Answer

You just need to destroy the environment by clicking the ‘Destroy environment’ button, and start a new session. You can also reach out to support for any queries if there are any technical glitch while accessing the sandbox.

Question 6

What is the duration for using a particular session in Sandbox?

Accepted Answer

You can use our Sandbox for any length that you want, but the session gets automatically destroyed after 3 hours, given that it stays in an inactive state for that duration.

Question 7

Are there additional charges for using services in the Sandbox?

Accepted Answer

There are no additional charges for using the services that you have paid for. For any other services that are included in your program but not in the purchased services, you can contact our team and get it added to your account at an extra charge.

Question 8

Is there a possibility of a configuration error?

Accepted Answer

Usually it does not happen but for any kind of discrepancy that you come across, please connect with our team at labsupport@whizlabs.com

Question 9

I want to enroll for a specific course in Power BI but I would need you to guide me in learning, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Of course, we have Guided Labs to help you out with definite steps and sequential navigation.

Question 10

Can I use Sandbox for testing my own concepts, or will I have to follow the guidelines?

Accepted Answer

You can use Sandbox for testing your knowledge and trying your concepts without any external intervention.

Question 11

Can I use multiple Sandbox environments at the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, to create another Sandbox environment, you will have to destroy the existing one.

Question 12

Can I use Sandbox for fulfilling my Business needs?

Accepted Answer

No, we provide Sandbox only for learning purposes. For any business needs please contact our team.

Question 13

Why have you put restrictions on the usage of Sandbox?

Accepted Answer

We have put certain limits on Sandbox usage so that it does not get used for unlawful purposes, but only for learning.

Question 14

Will I be required to share my Bank details for working in the Sandbox?

Accepted Answer

No, you won’t be asked for any such details as you can purchase the customized Sandbox as required by you.

Question 15

I am a beginner in Power BI, is Sandbox right for me?

Accepted Answer

If you have just started learning Power BI, you can opt for specific courses and their labs on Hands-on-labs using filters, wherein guided labs are there to help you with practice as well as learning. You can also use sandbox for trying and testing the concepts that you know already and play around with any new ideas that click your mind.

Question 16

How do I get Power BI Sandbox access?

Accepted Answer

1. First subscribe to Whizlabs new Monthly Plus or Yearly Plus Subscription for Sandboxes access. (For more details please contact Whizlabs Support Team)

2. Once subscribed, go to the Sandbox page and launch an environment.

Question 17

What are the benefits of using a Power BI Sandbox?

Accepted Answer

There are many benefits of using a Power BI Sandbox, including:

Isolated environment for experimentation
No impact on production data or reports
Ability to test new features and functionality
Dedicated resources for development and testing

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