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Anonymous
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ODBC direct query

Hi,

How can I enable direct query on ODBC connection , currently I’m getting only imported data.

Thank you
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amitchandak
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These are the list of the database for the direct queries.  You need to use choose that database from the list to do a direct query

 

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/desktop-directquery-data-sources

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Anonymous
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Hi,

 

Can I connect IBM DB2 using direct query. Its not working. Can anyone help me on this?

Anonymous
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@Anonymous , Please could you post the error to undersatnd what is the exact issue.

Anonymous
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@Anonymous The Direct Query connection to IBM DB2 has been solved. If you want the solution, please visit https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Power-BI-Direct-query-connection-to-IBM-DB2/m-p/861827#M413516 

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