Can only certain DB roles connect to SQL server through gateway?

[Anonymous]

I am working outside of the confines of my IT department and trying to provide justification to get database access for my reports.  One potential avenue that I'm exploring is requesting a non-writing role in the database (db_datareader or db_denydatawriter). 

Does anyone have experience with this to know whether these roles would have a negative impact regarding my ability to pull data directly?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

As a late follow-up, having read only access has not had any adverse impact on my ability to connect to a SQL server data source

[v-stephen-msft]

Hi @Anonymous ,

Could you tell me if your problem has been solved?
If it is, kindly Accept it as the solution. More people will benefit from it.
Or you are still confused about it, please provide me with more details about your problem.

Best Regards,
Stephen Tao

[v-stephen-msft]

Hi @Anonymous ,

The credential for successfully connecting to the SQL server is Server or port number.

Sorry, I don't understand too much about whether the role you described has a restriction on connecting to power bi.

Reference: Connect to SQL server from Power BI

Best Regards,

Stephen Tao

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