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michaelshparber
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PostgreSQL Personal Gateway Data Source credentials error

Hello,

When trying to schedule a dataset through a personal GW - the PostgreSQL datasource throws error when I enter the credentials:

 

"Failed to update data source credentials: An error happened while reading data from the provider: 'A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond"

 

The enterprise gateway is working OK, the problem is in the personal gateway...

Please help

Thank you

Michael

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michaelshparber
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An update - the refresh is working with ODBC and Personal Gateway

So it is something with PostgreSQL connector, maybe npgsql driver?

But the connector is working when I run Desktop.

So the problem is just in the combination of Personal GW & Connector

I will open a ticket, but first maybe someone is experiencing this too?

Thanks!

GilbertQ
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Hi there

What is the reason for using the personal gateway?

I would suggest where ever you can using the Enterprise Gateway




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@GilbertQ 

I agree, but my Enterprise Gateway is currently being used and played with outher team so I cannot rely on it.

I still expect my Personal Gateway to work...

How do I solve the problem?

Thanks

Anonymous
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Hi @michaelshparber ,

Please check if the solution in the following thread can solve your problem.

https://community.powerbi.com/t5/Service/Data-Source-credentials-error-when-refreshing-postgresql/m-...

Best Regards

Rena

@Anonymous 

The solution there was to change postgreSQL connector to ODBC

I want to do it with postgreSQL connector.

And my credentials are OK - everything works in the Enterprise GW.

Also the Personal is working ok with SQL Server

So something is not OK in the service with mixture of (personal GW + postgreSQL)...

Please help

Thank you!

Hi there

Could I ask why not just use the Enterprise Gateway?




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@GilbertQ Sure Gilbert, I have already wrote that above:

Another team is playing around the Enterprise Gateway now - they are resseting it, uninstalling etc.

I cannot rely on it.

 

I need the Personal Mode - it should work, too...

 

Somebody, please help!

 

Hi there

What about if you re-install your personal gateway mode with the Enterprise Gateway mode?





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@GilbertQ 

I cannot have 2 Enterprise GateWays simultaneously...

Enterprise GW is not relevant.

I am looking for a Personal GW solution. It should work...

Thank you

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