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How to create ODBC Connection to Remote Microsoft Access Database.

Troubleshooting


Problem

ODBC Connection for remote MS Access database must use UNC path.

Symptom

Testing Data Source connection fails.

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Document Information

More support for:
Cognos Business Intelligence

Software version:
10.2.2, 10.2.1, 10.2

Operating system(s):
Windows

Document number:
464357

Modified date:
08 May 2025

UID

swg21572219

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