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MSchultz93
Helper I
2 years ago

Connect to a SQL Server with Power BI Services

Hello, I have problem connecting to a SQL Server that is On Prem using Power BI Services.    My Power BI Desktop works properly, I can connect to the SQL-Server there. I have a Standard Data Gatewa...
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sergej_og
Super User
2 years ago

Hey andhiii079845 ,
do you have created a connection to your DB within your gateway (in Service)?
Gateway has to know where to go.

Regards

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    MSchultz93
    Helper I
    2 years ago

    That's where I have my problem. The Data Gateway is up and running and I was able to update an excel file using it. But I get an error when I try to connect to my DB within Service. 
    I was able to connect to it on the desktop using the same credentials

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      sergej_og
      Super User
      2 years ago

      Yes, I have understood your issue.
      I have to repeat my question. 🙂
      Can you create a new gateway conncetion (you will need one) within Service?
      Like this:

      Then create a new connection to your DB:

       

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        MSchultz93
        Helper I
        2 years ago

        Thank you, however, it does not work I get an error when I do that. See below

        "A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: SQL Network Interfaces, error: 25 - Connection string is not valid)"