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Shivakumarh
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10 months ago
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Unable to connect to SQL server in Power bi desktop

While connecting i am getting the below error message:- We encountered an error while trying to connect. Details: "Microsoft SQL: A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while est...
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    Praful_Potphode
    9 months ago

    Hi Shivakumarh ,

     

    we need more information on this to help you further.can you follow below checklist and see if it works?

    • Use Azure Synapse Analytics connector
      Get Data > Azure > Azure Synapse Analytics
    • Enter correct server name
      yourworkspace.sql.azuresynapse.net (for dedicated pool)
      yourworkspace-ondemand.sql.azuresynapse.net (for serverless pool)
    • Choose authentication method
      - Azure Active Directory - Organizational Account
      - Basic (SQL username/password)
      - Windows (if domain-joined)
    • Clear cached credentials
      File > Options and settings > Data source settings > Clear Permissions
    • Test port connectivity.try below command in power shell.
    Test-NetConnection -ComputerName yourworkspace.sql.azuresynapse.net -Port 1433

     

    • Test-NetConnection -ComputerName yourworkspace.sql.azuresynapse.net -Port 1433
      - Ping server to verify DNS resolution try below command in command prompt.
    ping yourworkspace.sql.azuresynapse.net
    • Check Synapse firewall settings
      Enable public network access
      Add your client IP to allowed list
      Enable “Allow Azure services to access this workspace”
    • Try Azure Data Studio for connection test
    • Download Azure Data Studio
    • Use .pbids file to force correct connector
      Create .pbids with server and connector settings
    • Verify workspace type and database context
    • Check for private endpoint configuration
      - Ensure you're on same VNet or using VPN
      - Configure private DNS zone if needed
    • Inspect Conditional Access Policies
      Confirm AAD policies aren’t blocking Power BI Desktop
    • Monitor Synapse logs for failed login attempts
      Use Azure Monitor or Diagnostic Settings in Synapse workspace

    Please give kudos or mark it as solution if it helps.

     

    Thanks and Regards,

    Praful