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We couldn't connect to the Analysis Services server. Make sure you've entered the connection string correctly.
Got the above error while tring to connect to Microsoft sql server. I was able to connect with import method. However the above error is displayed for Direct Query Method. It is a distributed system with the Report server and Database on different servers. I am uable to connect to the database even if i mannually enter the User Name and password for Windows Authentication.
I am using January 2019 desktop app and Report Server.
Hi @Anonymous ,
you try to connect a Analysis Service with the SQL connector?
Please use the Analysis Service and connect via Live Connection 🙂
Best,
Kathrin
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Hi @KBO Kathrin,
Are Analysis services applicable to Report server as well?
Thanks & Regards,
Kadambare
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