Connect Oracle database - deprecate

[JennyMilf]

Hello,

I am trying connect Oracle to Power BI desktop

I already installed Oracle Client provider, but I get a error like photo below. If anyone can help me? Thank you!

[AnalyticsNinja6]

Hi @JennyMilf 

I would suggest to try BI Publisher Connector instead of writing codes or using web connectors. Its the easiest way to directly connect Power BI to Oracle Fusion Cloud database (ERP, HCM, SCM, and CX). It also helps connect Power BI to the physical layers of OBIEE/OAC/OAS via OTBI data models and visualize data in minutes. No coding or excel extracts required.

BI Publisher Connector is compatible with both Power BI Desktop and Service and all editions including Pro and Premium. It doesnt store any data anywhere, ensuring secure data connection between Power BI and Oracle.

Benefits

Hassle-free one-time set up

Error-free reporting & data visualization
Automate in Power BI Service

Time and cost savings

Hope this was useful.

[v-yueyunzh-msft]

Hi , @JennyMilf 

According to your error prompt and my understanding, Power BI Desktop does not recognize the ODAC you installed.

As seached ,for how to configure the ODAC , you can refer to :
microsoft-powerbi-connection-adw.pdf (oracle.com)

Connect to an Oracle database with Power BI Desktop - Power BI | Microsoft Learn

powerbi-docs/desktop-connect-oracle-database.md at live · MicrosoftDocs/powerbi-docs · GitHub

Thank you for your time and sharing, and thank you for your support and understanding of PowerBI! 

Best Regards,

Aniya Zhang

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[JennyMilf]

Thank you for your response! After I follow the step in these links, I get a new error like this ... 

[v-yueyunzh-msft]

Hi , @JennyMilf 

As searched , you can try to :
1.LOCATE AND COPY THE ORAONS.dll FILE IN E:Oracle11gclientproduct12.2.0client_1 Install the power BI connection oracle plugin:

2.Paste the oraons.dll file into the E:Oracle11gclientproduct12.2.0client_1bin directory

You also can check if the solutions in the following similar threads help.

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Best Regards,

Aniya Zhang

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[JennyMilf]

A new error after doing the reference you shared 😞 

[v-yueyunzh-msft]

Hi , @JennyMilf 

This error usually occurs because the listener did not find the corresponding service_name, you can try to change your connection string, such as ip/database instance name and others different combinations to try to test it may connect (sorry for i have no environment to test it).

If this can not solve this problem , you can refer to :

For more information, you can refer to :
.net - Oracle error: TNS: Listener was not given the SERVICE_NAME in CONNECT_DATA 1 - Stack Overflow

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Aniya Zhang

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[JennyMilf]

Thank you but I don't get it. What should I do now?

[v-yueyunzh-msft · Accepted solution]

Hi , @JennyMilf 

First , you need to check the string connect text is right in configuration file "tnsnames.ora".

It is in directory: E:\app\client\adm.user\product\12.2.0\client_1\Network\Admin

Then you can try to use the "DLPOracle" text to the "Server" input box to try to:

Secondly , you can try to use this "ip:port/servername" in "Server" input box.

Thank you for your time and sharing, and thank you for your support and understanding of PowerBI! 

Best Regards,

Aniya Zhang

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[DvdH]

Reinstalling newest version might help.