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Kowsii
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Getting network related error while creation cloud connection

Unable to create connection for the following reason: We could not access the data source. Please make sure you have permission to access the data source and that your credentials are correct.

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lbendlin
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Super User

use a TCP connection, not named pipes.

Kowsii
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Getting above error while creating new connection.

Kowsii
Frequent Visitor

Hi,
I want to know what kind of configuration / Firewall settings needs to be done in Azure cloud to connect Power BI web service.

lbendlin
Super User
Super User

Please provide a more detailed explanation of what you are aiming to achieve. What have you tried and where are you stuck?

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