# \#odbc-drivers

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## [Authenticating Connections from the Client Side](https://community.cdata.com/t/authenticating-connections-from-the-client-side/1016)

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**Author:** [@Dibyendu](https://community.cdata.com/u/Dibyendu)\
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**Last updated:** [February 4, 2025, 5:14am UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/authenticating-connections-from-the-client-side/1016 "2025-02-04T05:14:40Z")

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Hey CData Community! When using CData ODBC Drivers and Power BI Connectors to connect to a data source, authentication is usually handled through the ODBC DSN settings. However, what if you want more flexibility? Some u…

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## [SSAS: Tabular and Multidimensional Models](https://community.cdata.com/t/ssas-tabular-and-multidimensional-models/412)

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**Author:** [@jerodj-cdata](https://community.cdata.com/u/jerodj-cdata)\
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**Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/ssas-tabular-and-multidimensional-models/412 "2023-09-22T15:07:37Z")

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SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) allows you to build both tabular and multidimensional models. Tabular models support the relational model (model, tables, columns) of most data sources. Multidimensional models are Onl…