Getting error "XQE-DS-0006 Unable to logon to data source" while making a JDBC connection to SQL Server in Cognos 10.1.1

Troubleshooting

Problem

While trying to make a datasource connection to SQL Server 2005/2008 using JDBC option and also having selected 'IBM Cognos Software Service credentials' as signon you end up getting error "XQE-DS-0006 Unable to logon to data source" in Cognos 10.1.1.

Symptom

We receive the following error message while testing the JDBC datasource connection to SQL Server

XQE-DS-0006 Unable to logon to data source
This driver is not configured for Integrated Authentication. Client ConnectionId:<Random_number>
sqljdbc_auth(Not found in java.library.path)

Screenshot of the error is also attached "error.zip"

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Document Information

More support for:
Cognos Business Intelligence

Software version:
10.2.2, 10.2.1, 10.2, 10.1.1, 10.1

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
204641

Modified date:
30 April 2025

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