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psychobunny83's avatar
psychobunny83
Helper I
6 years ago

Desktop app with Azure SQL database and DirectQuery says We couldn't connect to your DirectQuery

Hi everyone.  I'm using Power BI desktop with Azure SQL database.  If I connect and do Import, it works fine and imports the data into Power BI.  I can also access the database with SSMS no problem a...
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amitchandak
Super User
6 years ago

psychobunny83 , Refer this document

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sql-database/troubleshoot-connectivity-issues-microsoft-azure-sql-database

 

Also, refer

https://dba.stackexchange.com/questions/177132/login-error-while-connecting-sql-database-through-power-bi

https://www.reddit.com/r/PowerBI/comments/7aiat7/cannot_connect_to_azure_sql_db_via_powerbi/

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/EdX-Specific-Training-Discussion/Lab-7-Exercise-1-Can-t-connect-to-the-Azure-SQL-Database/td-p/134982

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/service-admin-troubleshooting-scheduled-refresh-azure-sql-databases

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