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Issue connecting mainframe db2 to pbi desktop. When we are trying to connect to the db through db tool like dbeaver it is getting connected. But when we are trying to connect to pbi it is throwing error like couldn't authenticate with the credentials provided. But the same credentials were working fine with db tool. Why it is not in pbi. Please suggest. ASAP
Thanks in advance.
After this step. I'm getting "we couldn't authenticate with the credentials provided" error. But the credentials were accurate.
Hi @Vineela__sai19 ,
By default, Power Query attempts to connect to the IBM Db2 database using an encrypted connection. If Power Query can't connect using an encrypted connection, an "unable to connect" dialog box will appear. To connect using an unencrypted connection, select OK.
More details: Power Query IBM Db2 database connector - Power Query | Microsoft Learn
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Community Support Team _ Rongtie
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This is the error I'm getting when trying to connect. But the credentials were accurate.
Hi @Vineela__sai19 ,
To make the connection, take the following steps:
More details: Power Query IBM Db2 database connector - Power Query | Microsoft Learn
If it still does not help, please provide more error information.
Best Regards
Community Support Team _ Rongtie
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
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