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sakthivelcse
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Unable to Connect to SQL Server

Hi,

Received an error like 'Microsoft SQL: The target principal name is incorrect.  Cannot generate SSPI context' while connecting to SQL server. Please help me to resolve. TIA.

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v-jiascu-msft
Microsoft Employee
Microsoft Employee

Hi,

 

This is an issue about SQL SERVER. There could be many causes. You can reference these two posts. It would be good idea to post in  SQL Server Security Forum for assistance.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/The-target-principal-name-is-incorrect-Cannot-generate-SSA/...

https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/5627db9d-acff-4589-b132-1ebb8b8d2a83/target...

  

 

Best Regards!

Dale

Community Support Team _ Dale
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