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Marcin
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Connect Powerbi desktop to postgresql

Hi,

 

I need to get data from PostgreSQL data base, but when I choose this option in Power BI desktop I get this message :

 

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After installation of Npgsql the problem stays the same. 

 

 

 

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Anonymous
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@Marcin,

What version of Npgsql do you install? And do you connect to the PostgreSQL database in the latest version of Power BI Desktop(2.50.4859.782)?

In my environment, I installed Npgsql 3.1.8 and there is no issues when I connect to PostgreSQL in 32 bit Power BI Desktop.


Regards,
Lydia

Hi,

 

I have lastest Version: 2.50.4859.782 64-bit (September 2017) of Power BI.

 

Npgsql version 3.2.5  and it didn't help. 

 

I found this solution which helped but is not easy to implement :

http://www.cloudfronts.com/power-bi-connectivity-to-postgresql/

 

 

 

 

Anonymous
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@Marcin,

Please install Npgsql 3.1.8 and 32 bit Power BI Desktop instead, then check if you can connect to postgresql database.

Regards,
Lydia

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