Chapter 7

Reporting Services

Information in this chapter:

• Setting Up SSRS

• Security Within Reporting Services

• Reporting Services Authentication Options

• Report Server Object Rights

• Summary

Setting up SSRS

SQL Server Reporting Services is a Web-based report presentation tool which is included as a part of the SQL Server product. This allows for users to run pre-defined reports as needed from a Web interface. SQL Server Reporting Services is installed using the traditional SQL Server installer. After SQL Server Reporting Services is installed, it needs to be configured by using the Reporting Services Configuration Manager. This application allows you to configure a variety of configuration options including several security-related options. ...

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