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sandeep001
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not able to connect MySQL with PowerBi

i am not able to connect my sql with power bi , it shows an error when i try to connect. i am attaching a screenshot below . 

Can anyone please help me to resolve this issue. Also i have changed my max_use

 

 

Screenshot 2023-09-20 115525.png

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lbendlin
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You installed MySQL server on the same PC you are running Power BI on.  That MySQL server is configured to allow 5 connections. They are all consumed.

 

Recommendation is to install MySQL on a dedicated server and increase the connection pool substantially.

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