Before we can create an OLAP cube, we first need to set up the data warehouse to be used as a source for Analysis Services cubes.
In the Data Warehouse Properties screen, the fields in the section When Connection is an OLAP Data Source are required.

Fields

Description

MSAS Connection String

Connection string to be used by Microsoft Analysis Services (MSAS) to connect to the data warehouse.

A connection string is typically composed of multiple property name/value pairs that are semi-colon delimited.

Connection Provider/Driver

Name of the Connection Provider/Driver to use to connect to the data warehouse database when it is used as the data source for OLAP cubes. Set to SQLOLEDB for SQL Server, TDOLEDB for Teradata.

Data Warehouse Server

Data Warehouse Server Name, which is used when the data warehouse is used as the data source for OLAP cubes.Set this to the TDPID for Teradata.

Data Warehouse Database ID

Data Warehouse Database Identifier (e.g. Oracle SID or TNS Name, Teradata TDPID) or Database Name (e.g. as in DB2 or SQL Server), which is used when the data warehouse is used as the data source for OLAP cubes.

 
Building the OLAP Connection String

  1. The OLAP Connection String is built using a wizard. To activate the wizard, click the expander button.
  2. In the Provider tab, select the OLE DB Provider and click Next.
  3. Enter the connection details and click Test Connection.
  4. Click OK in the success message and then OK again on the Data Link Properties screen.
  5. The OLAP connection string is displayed.