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I am not able to connect to Oracle DB using Direct query.
Its giving error that could not load model schema. I am able to connect through import mode.
Oracle version: 12c , Power BI - Oct 2018
I have read the same issue being reported in community and tried the solutions mentioned but it's not working.
Can someone please help.
hi, @Anonymous
You may try to update Power bi desktop to the latest version.
and are you using the connection over a VPN? this post for you refer to:
Best Regards,
Lin
Thanks Lin.
I am using latest Power BI desktop version only (Oct 2018).
And I am connecting using VDI (Virtual desktop)
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