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Hi,
We have SSAS 2005 cubes, are those possible to work with in Power BI? How can it possible for Power BI to read from them?
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@Namnami,
When using "Connect Live" mode to connect to SSAS, the minimum version is SSAS 2012. When using "Import" mode, the minimum version is SSAS 2008 R2.
Regards,
Lydia
@Namnami,
It is supported to connect to SSAS 2008 R2 or later version in Power BI. In your scenario, please upgrade your SSAS 2005to SSAS 2008 R2 or later version.
There is a similar thread for your reference.
http://community.powerbi.com/t5/Desktop/Error-connecting-to-SSAS-2005-The-DbpropMsmdSubqueries-prope...
Regards,
Thanks, from following link (see the limitations section) I see SSAS 2012 is required, not only 2008 R2 as you mention.
Please clarify which is the minimal version required to have power BI interactive cube reports?
@Namnami,
When using "Connect Live" mode to connect to SSAS, the minimum version is SSAS 2012. When using "Import" mode, the minimum version is SSAS 2008 R2.
Regards,
Lydia
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