Re: How import data from the active SQL DATABASE?

Aghiles89 · ‎06-20-2022

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

otravers · ‎06-26-2022

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 · ‎06-26-2022

hi,

Is there an option to aviod manuel switching between database ?

cordially

Anonymous · ‎06-23-2022

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
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