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Unable to connect SQL Server
I am trying to connect a SQL server using power bi but getting the following error. Surprisingly I am able to access it using Excel or SQL Server Management Studio installed in my PC. I have also enabled TCP/IP protocol using SQL Server Configuration Manager. Can you suggest how to rectify this,
Hi avinrosh,
In your scenario, does the SSMS installed on the same machine as Power BI desktop runs?
If not, the problem may could be for either Named Pipes connections or TCP/IP connections. You can refer to this blog to solve your problem.
https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/2340/resolving-could-not-open-a-connection-to-sql-server-errors/Regards,
Daniel He
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Hi avinrosh,
In your scenario, does the SSMS installed on the same machine as Power BI desktop runs?
If not, the problem may could be for either Named Pipes connections or TCP/IP connections. You can refer to this blog to solve your problem.
https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/2340/resolving-could-not-open-a-connection-to-sql-server-errors/Regards,
Daniel He
Hi avinrosh,
could you please tell me if your problem has been solved? If it is, could you please mark the helpful replies as Answered?
Regards,
Daniel He