Configuration manager can't find server instance

[Anonymous]

Hi all,

I have SQL 2016 and wanted to install Power BI report server with connection to database in SQL. 

I downloaded Power BI report server may 2019 and installed it, but when I go to configuration manager, I can't find instance of PBIRS. In fact, there is no isntance. I read that PBI can't connect to SQL 2016, so how can I install standalone PBI report server and work on it?

Thanks.

Regards,

Yerkhan

[d_gosbell]

Which "configuration manager" are you trying to use. You need to user "Report Server Configuration Manager" (not "SQL Server Configuration Manager") on the server where you installed PBIRS. If you cannot see the instance maybe try running the Report Server Configuration Manager as an admin.

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@Anonymous wrote:

 I read that PBI can't connect to SQL 2016,

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I don't know where you read this, but it's not true. 

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi, @d_gosbell 

Problem was solved by reinstallin Power BI report server. Thanks.

Regards,

Yerkhan