Use this dialog to view or specify options when connecting to Microsoft Analysis Services.
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Server type
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When registering a server from Object Explorer, select the type of server to connect to: Database Engine, Analysis Services, Reporting Services, or Integration Services. 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, or Integration Services from the Registered Servers toolbar before starting to register a new server.
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Server name
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Select the server instance to connect to. The server instance last connected to is displayed by default.
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Authentication
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The following authentication modes are supported when connecting to an instance of Analysis Services: Microsoft Windows Authentication.
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Windows Authentication Mode (Windows Authentication)
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Windows Authentication mode allows a user to connect through a Windows user account.
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User name
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This option is not available in this release. Enter the user name to connect with. This option is only available if you have selected to connect using Windows Authentication.
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Password
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This option is not available in this release. Enter the password for the login. This option is only editable if you have selected to connect using SQL Server Authentication.
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Connect
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Click to connect to the server selected above.
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Options
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Click to display additional server connection options, such as registering a server and remembering the password.
