Connect to Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services
This page of the Table Import Wizard enables you to specify settings to import data from a Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services cube or a PowerPivot workbook that is hosted on SharePoint. To access the wizard from the PowerPivot window, on the Home tab, in the Get External Data group, click the type of data source from which you want to import tables. For more information, see Import Data from Analysis Services or PowerPivot.
To connect to a data source, you must have the appropriate provider installed on your computer. For more information about supported data sources and providers, see Data Sources Supported in PowerPivot Workbooks.
Friendly connection name
Type a unique name for this data source connection. This is a required field.Server or File Name
Enter one of the following:Type the name or IP address of the SQL Server Analysis Services server to connect to.
You can use a period (.), (local), or localhost to indicate the local server.
Type the URL of a PowerPivot workbook that is published to SharePoint.
Use Windows Authentication
Specify whether Windows Authentication is used to connect to a SQL Server Analysis Services server.Windows Authentication mode enables a user to connect through a Windows user account. Whenever possible, use Windows Authentication.
Use SQL Server Authentication
Specify whether SQL Server Authentication is used to connect to a SQL Server Analysis Services server.With SQL Server Authentication, SQL Server performs the authentication itself by checking to see if a SQL Server login account has been set up and if the specified password matches the one previously recorded.
User name
Specify a user name for the database connection. This option is only available if you have selected to connect using Windows Authentication.Password
Specify a password for the database connection. This option is only editable if you have selected to connect using SQL Server Authentication.Save my password
Specify whether the password you have entered in the Password box is stored. This option is only available if you have selected to connect using SQL Server Authentication.Database name
Select a database from the list of databases.Advanced
Set additional connection properties by using the Set Advanced Properties dialog box. For more information, see Set Advanced Properties.Test Connection
Attempt to establish a connection to the data source using the current settings. A message is displayed indicating whether the connection is successful.