How to fix a problem with server connection

[NorbertoChavira]

A connection cannot be made. Ensure that the server is running

[d_gosbell · Accepted solution]

This error means that Power BI Report Server cannot connect to the specified data source. This is usually caused by one of the following issues.

• as the error states the server or the database service on the server may not be running
• there is a typo in the connection details
• there is a networking issue preventing Power BI Report Server from connecting to the data source

This is probably something that you will need assistance from your IT department to resolve