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GustavoSouza
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6 years ago
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PowerBi SQL Sever

Hi, could someone help me? I would like to connect to an SQL database, however, would I like to be able to change that database on the back end? Or instead of connecting to the bank indicating the ba...
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    v-yingjl
    6 years ago

    Hi GustavoSouza ,

    1.You can try to create a parameter in Query Editor to solve your database name, when you connect to data source, just transfer the value in the parameter to connect

     

    2.You can use more than one databases in the same power bi if the connection mode is Import or Direct Query.

     

    Best Regards,

    Yingjie Li

     

    If this post helps then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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v-yingjl
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6 years ago

Hi GustavoSouza ,

1.You can try to create a parameter in Query Editor to solve your database name, when you connect to data source, just transfer the value in the parameter to connect

 

2.You can use more than one databases in the same power bi if the connection mode is Import or Direct Query.

 

Best Regards,

Yingjie Li

 

If this post helps then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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GustavoSouza
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6 years ago

Hi, thank you very much for responding. I haven't had time to test yet, but as soon as I get it, I'll leave feedback here.