SQL Server Analysis services 2008 ODBC support

Hi,
We are trying to use a data federation layer that provides ODBC access as a source for a SSAS cube.
It looks like SSAS cannot access ODBC sources startign SSAS 2005 per documentation. Is there any solution to make this work. The data federation vendor doesnt provide OLE DB connectivity.
Appreciate your help.

Jerry,
the link is bad - it leads to a non-existing website (as for today).
I found ODBC .net provider on softpedia, downloaded it, installed. However, in my case I don't see "OLEDB for ODBC" or ".NET provider for ODBC" in the list of providers in the window where the data source is created.
So, I'd be very happy if anyone tells me how to make the connection to ODBC data source.

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[Forum FAQ] How do I create calculated measure using AMO in SQL Server Analysis Services?

Introduction
In SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), you can create a calculated measure in SQL Server Data Tool (SSDT)/Boniness Integrated Development Studio (BIDS). Sometimes you may need to create calculated measure by using AMO in a C# or VB project.
In this article, I will demonstrate so how to create calculated measure using AMO in SSAS?
Prerequisites
Before create calculated measure using AMO, you need to ensure that the following components were installed in your server.
The multidimensional database AdventureWorks Multidimensional Model 2012
A SQL Server with SSIS and SSAS installed
The AMO libraries installed:
X86 Package (SQL_AS_AMO.msi)
X64 Package (SQL_AS_AMO.msi)
Solution
Here is the detail steps to create calculated measure using AMO in SSAS.
Open SSDT and create a new SSIS project.
Drag Script Task to the design surface.
Click SSIS-> Variables to open the Variables window and add two variables that used to connect to the server and database.
Create a connection to connect to SSAS server.
Rename the connection name to ssas.
Double click the Script Task to open Script Task Editor.
Add Connection and Database variables to ReadWriteVariables textbox and then click Edit Script button.
Add AMO reference in the Solution Explore window.
Copy the script below and paste it into the script.
Dim objServer As Server
Dim objDatabase As Database
Dim strDataBaseID As String
Dim objCube As Cube
Dim objMdxScript As MdxScript
Dim objCommand As Command
Dim strCommand As String
objServer = New Server
objServer.Connect("localhost")
objDatabase = objServer.Databases("AdventureWorksDW2012Multidimensional-EE2")
strDataBaseID = objDatabase.ID
If objDatabase.Cubes.Count > 0 Then
objCube = objDatabase.Cubes("Adventure Works")
If objCube.MdxScripts.Count > 0 Then
objMdxScript = objCube.MdxScripts("MdxScript")
objMdxScript = objCube.MdxScripts(0)
Else
objCube.MdxScripts.Add("MdxScript", "MdxScript")
objMdxScript = objCube.MdxScripts("MdxScript")
End If
objCommand = New Command
strCommand = "CREATE MEMBER CURRENTCUBE.[Measures].[Multipy Measures By 3]"
strCommand = strCommand & " AS [Measures].[Internet Sales Amount] * 3, "
strCommand = strCommand & " VISIBLE = 1 ; "
objCommand.Text = strCommand
objMdxScript.Commands.Add(objCommand)
objMdxScript.Update()
objCube.Update()
End If
objServer.Disconnect()
Then you can run this SSIS package to create the calculated measure.
Applies to
Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Microsoft SQL Server 2008
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2
Microsoft SQL Server 2012
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Thanks,
Is this a supported scenario, or does it use unsupported features?
For example, can we call exec [ReportServer].dbo.AddEvent @EventType='TimedSubscription', @EventData='b64ce7ec-d598-45cd-bbc2-ea202e0c129d'
in a supported way?
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Report Builder 1.0 for SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 R2

We are trying to implement Ad-Hoc Reporting using SSRS 2008 R2.
First of all, it is very unhelpful that all SSRS books are for either 2008 or 2012, even though SSRS has major changes in 2008 R2 compared to 2008.
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Hi Dan,
Report Builder 1.0
Simple template-based reports
Requires report model
Supports only SQL Server, Oracle, and Analysis Services as data sources
Supports RDL 2005
Bundled in SSRS
Report Builder 2.0 or later
Full-featured reports as the BIDS Report Designer
Doesn't require (but supports) report models
Supports any data source
Supports RDL 2008
Available as a separate web download
In your scenario, you want to use Report Builder 1.0 in SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 R2, I am afraid this cannot achieve. Report Builder 1.0 is available in the box in either SQL 2005 or SQL 2008. It is not available as a separate client apps and is
only available as a click once application.
Report Builder 1.0
Report Builder 3.0
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SSAS(SQl Server Analysis Services).

Hello Sir,
We have created an OLAP cube using Business Intelligence Development Studio(BIDS) with
SQL Server Analysis Services(SSAS) using our data Source which is working fine & for reporting we are connecting the cube with
MS-Excel through data Connections & we are able to generate the reports with the cube data by filtering & Customizing according to the requirement of reports within the same server instance. But when we want to deploy the cube onto
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connections.
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So, Please find the Queries related to the enclosed description as above.
Queries related to SSAS Cube:
What are the steps involved to deploy a OLAP cube created in one server to another server?
Is there any third party tool required for it?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Praveen.

Hi Praveen,
The following link tells you what you need to know; -
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms166576(v=sql.105).aspx
I confirm you do not need a third party tool to deploy a cube and empower your users to access this cube.
So in summary; -
Within your Analysis Services solution within BIDs; -
1) Right click your mouse over the Analysis Services database icon, which is immediately below the solution icon.
2) Select the sub tab "Deployment".
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4) Click "OK".
5) Right click your mouse (again) over the Analysis Services database icon, which is immediately below the solution icon.
6) Select "Deploy"
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MS SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) OLAP Connection - Dimension descriptions

Hello,
We are trying to create some reports on BO 4.0 on top of BPC 10 MS information.
In order to overcome some issues related to standard connector between BO and BPC (XMLA Planning and consolidation 10 for Microsoft platform), we created a new connection based on discussion MS SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) OLAP Connection - Business Intelligence (BusinessObjects) - SCN Wiki
However we have a major issue with this approach. We cannot see on BO dimension member descriptions.
Is there anything that we missed?
Could you help?
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Bill,
So, what you need is a model like SQL Server failover cluster instances. (before sql server 2012)
In SQL Server 2012, AlwaysOn replaces SQL Server failover cluster, and it has been seperated to
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AlwaysOn Availability Groups (SQL Server).
Since your requirement is not in database level, I think the best option is to use AlwaysOn Failover Cluster Instances (SQL Server).
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Error Starting SQL Server Analysis Services (SharePoint - Central Administration)

I am not able to start the SQL Server Analysis Services via SharePoint Central Administration but SQL Server PowerPivot System Services yes.
I then tried to start the SQL Server Analysis Services(PowerPivot) via the sql server(powerpivot), it was started but will stopped after a while. I am not sure why it happened. Can anyone helps me? I have debugged this issue for almost 2 weeks time but still
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SOAP API's for Sql Server Analysis Services 2005

Can any one tell me the Latest XMLA SOAP API's necessary for communicating with Sql Server Analysis Services 2005????

i found more option, to allow the program on firewall
Configuring firewall settings for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) on Windows 2008 R2
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Reverse Engineering Workaround - SQL Server Analysis Services 2012

Hello Everyone:
Does anyone happen to know of a workaround for this issue? One of the reasons that my organization purchased PowerDesigner in the first place was to be able to reverse engineer any number of databases and cubes. I have to say that it's pretty upsetting to purchase a product in 2014 that doesn't even support a product that came out years ago. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated!

Hi Rmudigonda,
According to your description, you are experiencing the error below while starting SQL Server Analysis Services, right?
SQL Server Analysis Services () service on Local Computer started and then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not used by other services or programs
Based on my research, this issue can be caused by that OCW11 and MSXML6 are corrupt, please try to downloaded MSXML6 on the link
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=3988
Install it and check if this issue is persists or not. For the detail information about it, please refer to the link below.
http://www.mssqlinsider.com/2011/03/sql-server-as-failed-to-start-with-message-sql-server-analysis-services-instance-service-on-local-computer-started-and-then-stopped-some-services-stop-automatically-if-they-are-not-u/
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Non Windows Credentials Sql Server Analysis Services

I am attempting to connect to an OLAP cube using power query from sql server analysis services, but without windows credentials. Is there a way in which I can perform this action? It doesn't seem to support this type of connection without using
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SQL Server Analysis Services (PowerPivot) instance returned the following error:

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Ravi

Hi,
According to your post, my understanding is that you got an error with SQL Server Analysis Services.
Did you have installed PowerPivot for Excel on a client machine and modeled a database as part of this workbook?
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with Excel / Excel Services options to refresh the data connections in the workbook. That option is about refreshing data stored in Excel’s caches. With regards to PowerPivot, that would be refreshing from the embedded database, not the backend data from which
the database was sourced. In summary, this feature will not work against a workbook which does not have an embedded database because there is no database to refresh. This is by design and should not be interpreted as indicating that there is something wrong
with your system.
More information:
http://powerpivotgeek.com/2010/02/07/a-connection-corresponding-to-the-embedded-powerpivot-data-was-not-found-in-the-excel-workbook/
There are some similar articles for your reference.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee210712(v=sql.105).aspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2761246
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WISH : Excel Analysis add-in without SQL Server Analysis Service

WISH : Excel Analysis add-in without SQL Server BI Edition.
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LIKE Excel Power Pivot , can use without SQL Server Tabluer Service.
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As Mr. Olaf Helper said all you have to do is add Analysis Service as a new one on your existing instance here is what you have to do if you are new for this
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Center
2- Click on New Installation or Add Feature to an Existing Installation as shown below
and then click on Analysis Service as shown on here
and then from this follow the installation wizard and you should be able to install it.
I hope this elaborate more for your installation problem and goodluck
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Creating OLAP report with Crystal Reports and SQL Server Analysis Services 2005

Post Author: orahc_mao
CA Forum: Data Connectivity and SQL
Hi!
I am currently using the trial version of the Crystal Reports XI and I wanted to do an OLAP report. The problem is I cannot select a cube using "OLAP Connection Browser" (the popup window). I already selected Microsoft OLE DB Provider and entered the server name but still can't connect.
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Can BO Universe extracted data to a SQL Server Analysis Services Cube

Hello,
I have a situation where all the business rules and aggregations are defined in the BO Universe layer, however now they want to create cubes in SSAS (Sql Server Analysis Services) and create dashboards using Microsoft technology.
I am not sure if data and business rules including Hierarchies can be extracted from the BO universe to SSAS. Any thoughts and suggesstions.
AP

Hi,
This is not provided out of the box but you can develop a custom application using Designer SDK.
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Error when deploy a project in SQL Server Analysis Services

Hi all, I tried deploy my project SSAS, but it send message error.
This is image before deploy myproject, it is star chema of project.
and this is the image when i try deploy it, error list.
I want to complete my project. How i can fix error list??? Help me.

Hi Anhlovevietnam,
According to the error message, it seems that the Analysis Services account lack permission to access ‘QLTICKET’. By default, the default account for AS services has only public permission to few databases. If you haven't change the AS services account,
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