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ammartino44
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Do I need SQL Server installed to run DAX Studio?

‎12-19-2016 12:26 PM

Do I need SQL Server installed to run DAX Studio?

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‎12-19-2016 12:42 PM

No, SQL Server is not needed.

 

System requirements are listed to the right hand side at https://daxstudio.codeplex.com/documentation

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cafeehan
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‎06-18-2018 06:57 AM

I just wanted to say thank you for posting this question.   I had the same issue come up when the DAX Studio installer indicated that it needed sql server 2016 adomd.net to proceed.  I was able to quickly find this answer here to understand that it was OK to go forward.  

 

It looks like a connector that will get added, but one that I won't ever need to use.  Would have been nice to opt out!

 

 

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BhaveshPatel
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‎12-19-2016 12:43 PM

No you do not need to. It is a separate product and works on its own.

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‎12-19-2016 12:42 PM

No, SQL Server is not needed.

 

System requirements are listed to the right hand side at https://daxstudio.codeplex.com/documentation

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