How to connect an SQL Database to Power BI

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I wish to know how can I create an sql database to powerbi, to use it as my data source to make further analysis on the data.
Can someone please help me?
 

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Hello,
It's super easy.
Start your Power BI Desktop then follow these steps: Get Data -> Database ->SQL Server Database click Ok. Once SQL Server windows opens up enter server name and database name (Optional).

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