Add Key pair based authentication for Snowflake Connector in Power BI

Feature Request: Add Key Pair-Based Authentication for Snowflake Connector in Power BI

Description:

We request the addition of key pair-based authentication to the Snowflake Connector in Power BI to address current challenges with existing authentication methods.

  • Microsoft Entra ID-based authentication requires setting up additional infrastructure and services solely for authentication, which increases complexity and operational overhead.
  • Snowflake's recent enforcement of MFA for password-based authentication makes it difficult to configure and maintain connections on Power BI Gateway, as MFA is not compatible with automated workflows.

Key pair-based authentication would provide a secure, lightweight, and efficient alternative, eliminating the need for extra infrastructure while simplifying the configuration process for Power BI Gateway. This feature would enhance usability and align with modern security practices.

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