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yellow_days
Helper I
8 years ago

Problems installing the EXASOL Database Connector

Hello,   im working the first time with Power BI and I installed Power BI Desktop (July 2017). Im also using the EXASOL Database, so therefor I installed the EXASOL Microsoft Power BI Connector (Be...
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v-huizhn-msft
Microsoft Employee
8 years ago

Hi yellow_days,

You installed EXASOL Microsoft Power BI Connector (Beta) and it worked fine with July 2017 Power BI desktop version, it should be fine with October 2017 version. Please follow the steps in this vedio, and check it works fine.

Best Regards,
Angelia

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yellow_days
Helper I
8 years ago

Hi v-huizhn-msft,

 

first thanks for your reply.

 

I followed exactly this steps and the problem starts at the point when I have to enable the Custom Connectors.

If I open "Option and settings" -> "Options" I have no Option to click on "Preview features" and to enable "Custom data connector".

 

Are there any other Steps to enable the Exasol Connector?

 

best regards,

nika

 

 

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    v-huizhn-msft
    Microsoft Employee
    8 years ago

    Hi yellow_days,

    It's weird, please update your desktop to the latest version, I test it in my PBI desktop, it shows correctly as follows.



    Best Regards,
    Angelia

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      yellow_days
      Helper I
      8 years ago

      Hi v-huizhn-msft,

       

      I just deleted it and reinstalled it. I still have the problem.

       

      Are you using Power BI Desktop Optimized for Report Server? Because I do, and if i open "the normal" power bi desktop, i get "Preview features".

       

      Best Regards,

      Nika

      • v-huizhn-msft's avatar
        v-huizhn-msft
        Microsoft Employee
        8 years ago

        Hi yellow_days,

        I thought you used Power BI desktop. For more issue about Power BI report server, please post the thread to corresponding forum to get dedicated suppot.

        Best Regards,
        Angelia