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MSuser5
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Oracle data source issue

Hi All,

 

When i tried to connect Oracle database as a new data source  in powerBI Desktop i'm getting below error kindly sueggest what needs to be done.

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Regards,

MS

 

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JoeBarry
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Solution Sage

Hi @MSuser5 

 

You will need to install the Oracle connecter first. Then add all the information for the database you are trying to reach. If I can remeber correctly this will create a file 

 

The DBA will also need to whitelist your device's IP address to gain access.

 

Tanks

Joe

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JoeBarry
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Solution Sage

Hi @MSuser5 

 

You will need to install the Oracle connecter first. Then add all the information for the database you are trying to reach. If I can remeber correctly this will create a file 

 

The DBA will also need to whitelist your device's IP address to gain access.

 

Tanks

Joe

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