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Cannot create a mirrored server in Fabric
I'm trying to set up a Mirrored Azure SQL Server and database in my Fabric Workspace. It does not work.
Additionally, every time I try, after putting in the servername and database name, it auto completes a bunch of security fields, like it *knows* about this connection. But the connection is NOT listed if I go to "Manage Connections and Gateways"
I'm trying to set this up with a SQL Server login that has SYSADMIN rights on the server.
It gives no details about what went wrong, only lists a GUID as the activity ID to give to support.
Anybody set this up? Why is this so difficut?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi, ToddChitt
Did you follow the steps in the documentation to create a mirror database?
The option to enable mirroring is required in the Admin portal for Power BI service:
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Anonymous Yes, I went through the Prerequisites (again). Everything is set up per the list, as far as I can tell.
One curious note: Every time I walk through the mirroring setup and try a different access method, like a different access method, I get a new Connection:
The above screenshot shows THREE existing connections. But when I go to the gear icon and select "Manage connections and gateways" none of those three show up. I would like to clean up these failed attempts but cannot find them listed anywhere. What is going on with that?
Could any of it be due to the fact that I am accessing the tenant via a guest account and B2B? I am a Fabric Administrator and have full control over the Fabric environment, Admin Portal, Azure SQL Server and Database, etc.
Hi, ToddChitt
If the connection is not visible in Manage Connections and Gateways, try clearing your browser cache and cookies. check for any hidden connections by navigating to Data Settings in the Fabric workspace.
Guest Accounts and B2B Notes:
Ensure that your guest account has the necessary permissions to Azure SQL Server and the Fabric workspace. Verify that the guest account is properly configured and granted access.
Error Handling and Logging:
When you encounter an error, make a note of the Activity ID and check the logs in the Azure portal for any detailed error messages. Use the Activity ID to raise a support ticket with Microsoft for more specific troubleshooting.If you don't see connections to clean them up, try using PowerShell or the Azure CLI to list and remove the connections.
The following is a sample PowerShell script for a connection in the Power BI workspace:
# Install the required module if not already installed Install-Module -Name MicrosoftPowerBIMgmt -Scope CurrentUser # Import the module Import-Module MicrosoftPowerBIMgmt # Login to Power BI Login-PowerBI # Get a list of connections in the workspace Get-PowerBIDataSource -WorkspaceId "YOUR_WORKSPACE_ID"The following is a sample PowerShell script for deleting connections in a Power BI workspace:
# Install the required module if not already installed Install-Module -Name MicrosoftPowerBIMgmt -Scope CurrentUser # Import the module Import-Module MicrosoftPowerBIMgmt # Login to Power BI Login-PowerBI # Remove a data source Remove-PowerBIDataSource -Id "CONNECTION_ID" -WorkspaceId "YOUR_WORKSPACE_ID"Best Regards,
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