The OLE DB provider reported an error

Microsoft.SQLServer.2008.The_OLE_DB_provider_reported_an_error_5_Rule (Rule)

Knowledge Base article:

Summary

Analysis Services unsuccessfully tried to establish an OLE DB connection.

Causes

The connection settings are incorrect.

Network connectivity is interrupted.

The data source is unavailable.

Resolutions

Check and modify connection settings

Check the network connection

Check the data source for availability

Element properties:

TargetMicrosoft.SQLServer.2008.AnalysisServices
CategoryEventCollection
EnabledTrue
Alert GenerateTrue
Alert SeverityError
Alert PriorityNormal
RemotableTrue
Alert Message
The OLE DB provider reported an error
{0}
Event LogApplication
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Member Modules:

ID Module Type TypeId RunAs 
_F6DA1507_12AF_11D3_AB21_00A0C98620CE_ DataSource Microsoft.Windows.EventProvider Default
GenerateAlert WriteAction System.Health.GenerateAlert Default

Source Code:

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