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Monika
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9 years ago
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Connecting Power BI with an Azure SQL Server Database using direct query

    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 connecti...
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  • Phil_Seamark's avatar
    Phil_Seamark
    9 years ago

    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.

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Phil_Seamark
Microsoft Employee
9 years ago

Hi Monika

 

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

 

Cheers,

 

Phil

  • Monika's avatar
    Monika
    Regular Visitor
    9 years ago

    Thanks for reply Phil!!

     

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

    • Phil_Seamark's avatar
      Phil_Seamark
      Microsoft Employee
      9 years ago

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

       

       

      • Monika's avatar
        Monika
        Regular Visitor
        9 years ago

        It is coming from my oragnaization id.