Before we dive into Power BI specifically, let’s define the term. A portable application is software that runs from a removable drive (USB, external SSD) without modifying the host machine's registry, system folders, or user profile. Classic examples include PortableApps.com versions of Firefox, VLC, or LibreOffice.
He saved the .pbix file directly onto the SSD.
The demand for such a version stems from several legitimate professional needs:
