Connect mysql database problem

[ckkyoung]

I have install powerbi and mysql connector and trying to connect mysql database , however , I found that the connection is not work , I also checked and found that no connection request between powerbi and mysql database that mean powerbi do not trying to request connect , I have the below questions

( Attached the login screen for the login )

1) powerbi have any log that can be used to trace ?

2) I use mysql connector , which port will be used to connect ? 3306 ?

3) after installed my connector , any configuration need to make in power bi ?

4) even I input any server ip address , any database , it still pos "We couldn't authenticate with the credentials provided, please try again.

Thanks a lot

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @ckkyoung,

#1, These operations seem not records into power bi trace logs, I think you can check on your database side to review these sessions or activity logs.

MySQL :: MySQL 5.7 Reference Manual :: 5.4 MySQL Server Logs

#2, You can refer to the following link to check which port your database works on:

unix - How to check what port mysql is running on - Server Fault

#3, I think you need to check the 'data provider' version and current device setting to confirm if you used the correct version and configure the firewall and ports settings that the data connection required.

Power Query MySQL database connector | Microsoft Docs

#4, Perhaps you can try to use the UDL test to verify the data source connections to confirm if your device is availed to link to the database. (if your database are host in the internal network, please enable the VPN or proxy on your device first)

How to perform a UDL test to check the SQL Server Connectivity. (ibm.com)

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Regards,

Xiaoxin Sheng