Skip to main content
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

July 7 - July 17 | Round 2 of the Power BI Dataviz World Championships. Don't miss your chance! Learn more

Reply
BanNguyen
Frequent Visitor

= Sql.Database (Server, Database, [Query= - Can I access 2 different Database name in a sub query

Hi everyone,
My problem is I have SQL subquery imported into Power BI to load data and also created a Database parameter so users can easily change the data sources whenever they want to change the Server name and database name.

In the Power Query, I see that "Sql.Database (Server, Database, [Query=" can not add more database which I have used in the sub-query! I can not find a way to config this. Does anyone have way to fix this parameter or the Power Query!

Thanks in Advance

1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION
lbendlin
Super User
Super User

You cannot dynamically change the server name.  You can run native queries that swap out the database name if the database is on the same server and you have access to both databases.

 

It is possible to change the server name via parameters in the service, or as part of deployment pipelines.

View solution in original post

2 REPLIES 2
lbendlin
Super User
Super User

You cannot dynamically change the server name.  You can run native queries that swap out the database name if the database is on the same server and you have access to both databases.

 

It is possible to change the server name via parameters in the service, or as part of deployment pipelines.

Thanks! I'll try this way to set up for my report

Helpful resources

Announcements
FabCon and SQLCon Barcelona 2026

FabCon & SQLCon – Barcelona 2026

Join us in Barcelona for FabCon and SQLCon, the Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and AI community event. Save €200 with code FABCMTY200.

60 days of Data Days Carousel

Data Days 2026

Join Data Days 2026: 60 days of free live/on-demand sessions, challenges, study groups, and certification opportunities.

Power BI DataViz World Championships carousel

Power BI DataViz World Championships - June 2026

A new Power BI DataViz World Championship is coming this June! Don't miss out on submitting your entry.

Top Solution Authors