we are getting error while refreshing connection on excel sheet which containing data from data source in form of power pivot.
error is "An error occurred during an attempt to establish a connection to the external data source. The following connections failed to refresh:"
I am confused about Configuring the Analysis Service in SharePoint Mode.
What account should be used for Configuring the Analysis Service in SharePoint Mode?
what are the steps and what permissions are required and where to add it?
can you please explain in detail so i can make sure about my account permission properly in my environment?
Do we need to install Analysis service on sharepoint server box or not? if yes, then what are steps to follow it?
it is mentioned here to have two services are running under manages services under sharepoint central,
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj682085.aspx#bkmk_verify_powerpivot
but we don't have SQL Server Analysis Servicesrunning under Manage services on server.
what need to be done here to fix this issue ?
Thanks,
Deepak Patel