Sep 6, 2024 · Import data from an on-premises SQL Server database into a Power BI semantic model. To update reports and dashboards that use the semantic model, refresh the Power BI semantic model on a scheduled and on-demand basis.

Dec 24, 2024 · A step-by-step description of how to connect Power BI to SQL Server and how to easily update report data in SQL Server from within Excel.

Mar 14, 2025 · When establishing a connection to an on-premises SQL Server using the on-premises data gateway or Power BI Desktop and the SQL Server utilizes a self-signed certificate, it's possible that the refresh operation for a Fabric semantic model or dataflow can fail with the following error message:

Jul 30, 2024 · With Power BI Desktop, there are two ways you can connect to and get data from your SQL Server Analysis Services tabular models: Explore by using a live connection: When you use a live connection, items in your tabular model or perspective, like tables, columns, and measures, appear in your Power BI Desktop Data pane list.

May 24, 2022 · We are excited to announce you can create composite Power BI models by connecting to SQL Server 2022 Analysis Services tabular models!

Jan 17, 2025 · In this article, we have provided a step-by-step guide on how to connect to a SQL Server in Power BI. We have also discussed configuration options, common errors, and tips and tricks to help you get the most out of connecting to a SQL Server in Power BI.

To implement a service principal to access SQL Server from the Power BI Service, you need to follow these steps: – Create a service principal in AAD and assign it a role. – Configure your SQL Server to accept connections from the service principal and grant it the appropriate permissions on the database or schema level.

Apr 4, 2025 · To connect Power BI to SQL, there are a few pre-requisites that need to be met: a) SQL Server Database: A consumer should have a functioning SQL Server database in location, either on-premises or within the cloud. Ensure the SQL Server instance is accessible and handy from the community wherein Power BI is installed.

Mar 20, 2025 · Instead of running ad-hoc SQL queries all day, you can connect Power BI to SQL Server, automate your data pulls, and build dynamic dashboards that update in real time. Let’s break down...

Mar 28, 2019 · Power BI provides an optimized, live connector to SQL Server so that we can easily create charts, reports, and dashboards by directly working with a large amount of data. Since this article will be focused only on SQL with Power BI, we suggest going through the following existing DataCamp courses and tutorial, which serve as an excellent primer: 1.