Powerbi-docs: Point number 2 is incorrect

[sloggiz]

I couldn't connect using the provided connection string format. After some experimentation I was able to connect using this for a Server Name field:
(DESCRIPTION=(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=TCP)(HOST=host_name)(PORT=port_num))(CONNECT_DATA=(SERVICE_NAME=service_name)))
Please correct the documentation!

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• ID: 382f269e-2072-ec03-7c88-335cbd5df919
• Version Independent ID: 46a896f9-4707-adc3-72cd-5444a5d0f802
• Content: Connect to an Oracle database - Power BI
• Content Source: powerbi-docs/desktop-connect-oracle-database.md
• Service: powerbi
• GitHub Login: @davidiseminger
• Microsoft Alias: davidi

[mgblythe]

Thanks for your comment, @sloggiz. We’ve forwarded your feedback to the writer, who should respond to this thread.

[davidiseminger]

Thanks for the help! I've added a note to that article, so others can benefit from your post. Thanks! Should show up in a day or so.

[lynchmob98]

When I try this, PowerBI tells me "The server name cannot have more than 128 characters", so this documentation does not help me.

[lynchmob98]

What eventually worked for me for "Server" was ... HOST_NAME:PORT_NUM/SERVICE_NAME

[trailbla2er]

Thank you all!
Thanks @lynchmob98 for the last tips!