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Notebook connect to Fabric SQL Database
Hi MangoMagic ,
The error you're seeing is a login timeout from the ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server when trying to connect to a Fabric SQL database via pyodbc, and it’s usually due to unreachable server endpoints, blocked ports, or mismatched authentication settings. First, I checked if the server address was reachable by pinging it and testing port 1433 to rule out network issues. Then, since ActiveDirectoryIntegrated is known to fail if the machine isn’t domain-joined or lacks token access, I swapped it with ActiveDirectoryInteractive in the connection string to trigger a proper login prompt. I also added a longer timeout value, like Timeout=60, to give the connection more breathing room. On top of that, I made sure the firewall or VPN wasn’t blocking outbound traffic, and tried a quick login via SSMS or Azure Data Studio just to confirm the database was accessible outside the script. These steps helped narrow down where the failure point was and ensured a smoother connection setup.
Best Regards,
Lakshmi Narayana
I tried using pyodbc but it keeps timing out when trying to establish a connection ☹️
Community SupportHi MangoMagic ,
The error you're seeing is a login timeout from the ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server when trying to connect to a Fabric SQL database via pyodbc, and it’s usually due to unreachable server endpoints, blocked ports, or mismatched authentication settings. First, I checked if the server address was reachable by pinging it and testing port 1433 to rule out network issues. Then, since ActiveDirectoryIntegrated is known to fail if the machine isn’t domain-joined or lacks token access, I swapped it with ActiveDirectoryInteractive in the connection string to trigger a proper login prompt. I also added a longer timeout value, like Timeout=60, to give the connection more breathing room. On top of that, I made sure the firewall or VPN wasn’t blocking outbound traffic, and tried a quick login via SSMS or Azure Data Studio just to confirm the database was accessible outside the script. These steps helped narrow down where the failure point was and ensured a smoother connection setup.
Best Regards,
Lakshmi Narayana
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Hi MangoMagic ,
I wanted to follow up and confirm whether you’ve had the opportunity to review the information we provided. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Best Regards,
Lakshmi.
- v-lgarikapat
Hi MangoMagic ,
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LakshmiNarayana.- v-lgarikapat
Hi MangoMagic ,
I just wanted to check if your issue has been resolved. If you still have any questions or need help, feel free to reach out I’m happy to assist.
Thank you for being an active part of the community. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Lakshmi