Connect to Server (Login Page) Analysis Services
Use this tab to view or specify the following options when connecting to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services (SSAS).
Options
- Server type
When registering a server from Object Explorer, select the type of server to connect to: Database Engine, Analysis Services, Reporting Services, SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition, or . The rest of the dialog shows only the options that apply to the selected server type. When registering a server from Registered Servers, the Server type box is read-only, and matches the type of server displayed in the Registered Servers component. To register a different type of server, select Database Engine, Analysis Services, Reporting Services, SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition, or from the Registered Servers toolbar before starting to register a new server.
- Server name
Select the server instance to connect to. The server instance last connected to is displayed by default.
- Authentication
The following authentication modes are supported when connecting to an instance of Analysis Services: Microsoft Windows Authentication.
- Windows Authentication Mode (Windows Authentication)
Windows Authentication mode allows a user to connect through a Windows user account.
- Connect
Connect to the server selected above.
- Options
Click to change the dialog and hide the additional server connection options, such as remembering the password.
See Also
Other Resources
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