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Aghiles89
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How import data from the active SQL DATABASE?

hello,

We have two SQL database, primary and mirror, using BI Desktop i import data from the active database, but when the primary databse is down the second(mirror) becomes the principal. My question is how to automatically switch active SQL database connexion ?

 

THANKS IN ADVANCE

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otravers
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The SQL connector has a failover option:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-query/connectors/sqlserver

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBKVGWpvH6s (video for Azure SQL)

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Aghiles89
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hi,

Is there an option to aviod manuel switching between database ?

cordially

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Community Support
Community Support

Hi @Aghiles89 ,

 

Please consider parameterized data sources and switch parameters manually when needed.

 

For more detailed steps, please refer to this Blog.

Power BI Desktop Query Parameters

 

Best Regards,
Gao

Community Support Team

 

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