Excel Connection

Question

Hi,
When I create an SQL connection from my workstation within an Excel file, other users are unable to refresh the data.
Error Message:
            “[Microsoft][ODBC Driver Manager] Data source name not found and no default driver specified”
The connection string being:
DRIVER=SQL Server Native Client 10.0;
SERVER=SQLSERVER;
UID=*ME*;
Trusted_Connection=Yes;
APP=Microsoft Office 2010;
WSID=0347;
But they are able to refresh the data if I create the connection from their own workstation.
The connection string being:
DRIVER=SQL Server Native Client 10.0;
SERVER=SQLSERVER;
UID=*OTHERUSER*;
Trusted_Connection=Yes;
APP=Microsoft Office 2010;
WSID=0348;
I can refresh any connection from my workstation regardless of who created it.
I need all users to be able to refresh files that I have created from my workstation.
Presumably the issue is the SQL Server credentials, but if someone is able to confirm this and offer a solution I’d be most grateful.

Answer 1

Hi Chris SE23,
According to your description, we need to verify if you want to connect to SQL Server database in Excel workbook. If yes, in the Data Connection Wizard, please ensure that they are right in the server name and logon credentials, we can also set advanced
properties for refreshing the connected data in Properties option. For more information, see:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/excel-help/connect-to-import-sql-server-data-HA010217956.aspx
According to your error message, the problem is probably with the ODBC configuration on the Server itself, I recommend that you check if indeed you have a source (typically a "System DSN") with the same name found in the connection string. For example, source
is probably inexistent or improperly configured in the ODBC Data Source.
There is an example about how to make sure a DSN that has been created.
http://community.microfocus.com/borland/test/silk_test/w/knowledge_base/10737.how-do-i-resolve-error-im002-microsoft-odbc-driver-manager-data-source-name-not-found-and-no-default-driver-specified.aspx
Regards,
Sofiya Li
Sofiya Li
TechNet Community Support