What access levels should you assign to developers for a deployment pipeline in Microsoft Power BI?

For a deployment pipeline in Microsoft Power BI, assigning the correct access levels to developers is crucial for both security and functionality. Admin access to the deployment pipeline ensures that developers have comprehensive control over the entire pipeline process. This includes the ability to configure settings, manage access for other users, and oversee the deployment stages effectively.

With admin access, developers can facilitate a smooth transition from development to test and ultimately to production environments. This level of access is particularly important for tasks such as setting up data sources, rolling out updates, and troubleshooting issues that may arise during the deployment process. Admin rights empower developers to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the deployment pipeline, ensuring that they can execute their responsibilities effectively.

While other access levels might provide certain utilities, they fall short in granting full control needed for managing a deployment pipeline comprehensively. For example, viewer access limits users to observing data and reports without the power to administer or make changes, which would hinder the development process. Similarly, contributor access to the Development and Test workspaces is limited to making changes within those areas but lacks the overarching authority required to govern the entire deployment pipeline. Lastly, build permissions for production semantic models pertain specifically to the construction of those models rather than the overall management and governance of the pipeline