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Connection to MS SQL Server (Windows authentication) fails with IPFTEST-006

Troubleshooting


Problem

When setting up Cognos and trying to connect to a MS SQL windows authentication database, the test fails with [ ERROR ] IPFTEST-006 Content Manager failed to connect to Database.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
01 May 2025

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ibm10878500