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Anonymous
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Connection problems with JTL SQL Server

Hi guys,

 

i want to connect with POwer BI to the JTL SQL database. I can connect with SQL Management Studio and this connection is working:

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But when i want to use the same server via Get Data -> SQL Server it does not work:

 

 

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Anybody an idea why that is?

 

Thank you!

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v-yuta-msft
Community Support
Community Support

@Anonymous,

 

Make sure the server which has installed power bi desktop has access to sql server. Change the server name with the instance name and try again. If this issue still persists, I would suggest you create a support ticket here for further analysis.

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Community Support Team _ Jimmy Tao

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

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v-yuta-msft
Community Support
Community Support

@Anonymous,

 

Make sure the server which has installed power bi desktop has access to sql server. Change the server name with the instance name and try again. If this issue still persists, I would suggest you create a support ticket here for further analysis.

 Support Ticket.gif 

 

Community Support Team _ Jimmy Tao

If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

You could check the Issues forum here:

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Issues/idb-p/Issues

And if it is not there, then you could post it.

If you have Pro account you could try to open a support ticket. If you have a Pro account it is free. Go to https://support.powerbi.com. Scroll down and click "CREATE SUPPORT TICKET".

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