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Hi,
I have a project that requires me to use DirectQuery connection and I am aware that this connection has data source limitations.
Can I use on-premise SQL Server to connect with Power BI through DirectQuery?
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@Anonymous , I used the SQL server express on my machine for it(Direct Query). I think you should be able to use sql server. Unless it is old version not supported.
example 2: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPaNVDMhUXGbKatyDdOhGbTL3xW2Xy6pA
@Anonymous , I used the SQL server express on my machine for it(Direct Query). I think you should be able to use sql server. Unless it is old version not supported.
example 2: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPaNVDMhUXGbKatyDdOhGbTL3xW2Xy6pA
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