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Hey,
I cannot connect to azure sql showing error message: The name provided is not a properly formed account name.
My connect to same database is working fine with sql server management studio.
I couldn't find solution by googling so I posted it here.
Thank you,
Sakari
@Anonymous,
What authentication method do you use in Power BI Desktop? I can successfully connect to Azure SQL database in Power BI Desktop November release(2.64.5285.741).
Regards,
Lydia
Hey,
I can't get to that phase. There is Fields Server and Database (optional).
I give my server and click ok and it throws that error.
@Anonymous,
What is the result when you leave Database (optional) textbox as blank? Also make sure you clear the stored credential of Azure SQL database in Power BI Desktop.
Regards,
Lydia
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