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Trying to add SQL connector to on premise SQL server linked server

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I have successfully created an on premise gateway to a 2019 server and have 2019 SQL Express installed as well.  Using an ODBC product, I have created a linked server instance for SQL server.  When I try to add a SQL server connection in Power Apps, I choose:

 

  • SQL server authentication
  • Use the SQL server name as <computername>\SQLEXPRESS
  • Use linked server object name (also shown in linked server properties)
  • Use sa as username
  • Use password for sa
  • Use gateway name that appears

I get an authentication error that credentials are missing or not valid.  

 

On the security tab on the linked server properties, I also added a local account administrator; authentication is allowed for Windows and SQL.  I tried that, too, but get the same error.

 

Are linked servers allowed in SQL on premise connector?  Am I missing a correct setting?

 

Thanks in advance.  Really anxious to get this to work.

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  • v-bofeng-msft Profile Picture
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    Hi @lmheimendinger :

    I suggest you check the authentication mode of SQL server.Change authentication it to mixed mode by selecting radio button SQL Server and windows authentication mode and restart SQL Server service again.

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    I think these links will help you a lot:

    Choose an Authentication Mode 

    Best Regards,

    Bof

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    lmheimendinger Profile Picture
    260 on at

    I was able top get an actual database instance created and that worked.  Linked server for another day

     

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