Connecting Power BI with an Azure SQL Server Database using direct query

[Monika]

I am currently trying to connect an Azure SQL Server Database to Power BI using direct query. 

I have put in the correct server name and I am using direct query. it is not connecting.

I have put in the correct server name and I have read access and able to connect with SQL server for the DB however it is not connecting.

any help? do i need any credential to access the sql azure database?

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[Monika]

I am currently trying to connect an Azure SQL Server Database to Power BI using direct query. 

I have put in the correct server name and I am using direct query. it is not connecting.

I have put in the correct server name and I have read access and able to connect with SQL server for the DB however it is not connecting.

any help? do i need any credential to access the sql azure database?

[Phil_Seamark]

Hi @Monika

Are you just putting Microsoft.com in the servername, or is the servername much longer?

Cheers,

Phil

[Monika]

Thanks for reply Phil!!

Yes. Server name is too long. I am sure it is correct.

[Phil_Seamark]

Its just interesting that the error is suggesting it thinks the name of the server is just Microsoft.com

[Monika]

It is coming from my oragnaization id.

[Phil_Seamark · Accepted solution]

Hi @Monika,

I know it's not exactly the same thing, but I just created a new Azure DB in my tenant and could connect ok.

Double check you have the correct credentials (are you using a Windows or Database username/login)

Do you know if Azure has been configured to allow your client to connect via the firewall?

Other than that. my server was something.database.windows.net rather than a microsoft.com address.  

If you'd like to pm me screenshots of the connection screens I may be able to help more.