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perpor
Helper V
8 years ago

Unable to connect Power BI to SQL server db on the same computer

I works a lot with Power Bi and Sql server, from many months, with the db on a server remote, no problems. I have created a Sql server db on my computer, where Power BI is installed, and I can conne...
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Anonymous
Not applicable
8 years ago

perpor,

There are some proposals for you troubleshooting this issue.

1. Enable TCP/IP in SQL Server Configuration Manager(SSCM).
2. Configure a static port for your SQL instance in SSCM.

3. Restart SQL Server Service in SSCM.
4. Launch Power BI desktop with admin privileges, go to “File –> Options and Settings –> Options –> Data Load” to clear cache in Power BI Desktop, then connect to SQL Server by using "tcp:machinename,port" as Server, and write query to check if the connection is successful.


If you still get error, please post the screenshot about the connection in Power BI Desktop.


Regards,

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pdacheva
Advocate II
6 years ago

Hi,

 

I find a similar issue when trying to connect to Azure SQL DB. I can connect to the Server and load any table I want, but when trying to run a select statement I get an Authentication Error message (See attcahed). The select statement runs without a problem from SSMS, but in Power BI, no, even after using the proposed solution. I tried authenticating with the Admin of the SQL DB, and I got the same error. Again, this error is only when I try to run a select statement in the Advanced Options.

 

Any suggestions are very welcome!