Hi @bradleyjamrozik , Certainly! Configuring an ODBC connection for a report server (such as SSRS or PBIRS) involves several considerations.
Let’s explore some options:
Direct ODBC Connection:
- You can create an ODBC data source on the server where your report server is hosted. This data source points to your warehouse.
- However, as you mentioned, ODBC drivers typically don’t support pass-through authentication. Therefore, you’ll need to configure the data source with an unattended account (service account) that has the necessary permissions to access the warehouse.
- Keep in mind that this approach requires storing credentials in the connection string, which might not be ideal from a security standpoint.
Windows Integrated Security:
- If your report server and warehouse are both part of the same Windows domain, you can use Windows integrated security.
- Configure the report server service account to connect to the warehouse using its own credentials. This way, the report server will impersonate the service account when accessing the data.
- This method avoids storing credentials explicitly in the connection string.
Oracle Database Connectivity (if applicable):
- If your warehouse is an Oracle database, you can use the Oracle Data Provider (ODP.NET) directly.
- Install the appropriate 64-bit Oracle ODAC (Oracle Data Access Components) on the server.
- Register the ODP.NET drivers (Managed or Unmanaged) to the Global Assembly Cache (GAC) and update the machine.config file accordingly.
- This approach ensures secure connectivity to Oracle databases.
Other Data Sources:
- Consider other data sources that might be more suitable for your scenario. For example:
- SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS): Use a live connection to SSAS cubes.
- DirectQuery: Connect directly to certain data sources (e.g., SQL Server, Azure SQL Database) without importing data.
- Custom Extensions: Explore custom data processing extensions beyond ODBC.
Remember to balance security, performance, and ease of maintenance when choosing your approach. Each organization’s requirements may vary, so evaluate the best fit for your specific environment.
If you need step-by-step instructions, refer to the relevant documentation for your report server an....
