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NorbertoChavira
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How to fix a problem with server connection

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

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d_gosbell
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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

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d_gosbell
Super User
Super User

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

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