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Comment on SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM) by Anil Desai

Anil Desai — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:41:49 +0000

Lynette: Report Builder 3.0 should allow you to connect to and retrieve data from an Access 2010 Database. SQL Server Reporting Services (the server-side services) require SQL Server, but you can pull data from any supported data source. I believe the process for changing the SSRS mode is to remove the service and reinstall it with the correct integration mode (you can do this by re-running SQL Server setup). Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with Access Services. You might want to post your question to Microsoft's SQL Server Reporting Services Forum. - Anil

Comment on SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM) by Lynette

Lynette — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:44:36 +0000

Hi Anil,
Does Report Builder 3.0 support Microsoft Access 2010 databases??

Also – recently we installed Access Services on our Sharepoint 2010 server (Native)- we had Report services running. When we installed in Integrated mode – it broke the reporting – is there any way to revert back to native mode?? And will access service work in native mode??
Thank you

Comment on SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM) by Anil Desai

Anil Desai — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:59:50 +0000

Tung: From your description of the problem, I’m not sure about the cause. If you can’t get to the report site (http://MachineName/reports), then you might need to run the Reporting Services Configuration utility. Check the site bindings (URL and port). However, if deployment worked properly, it sounds like the configuration is correct. If you still have problems, I recommend posting more details to the appropriate Microsoft Technical Communities site. – Anil

Comment on SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM) by Tung Yen Lin

Tung Yen Lin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:58:42 +0000

I deployed my rdl from vidual studio for SQL server 2008 R2. It looks like every thing works fine without any error. But after the deployment, I am not seeing any of my rdl files.

What is my configuration setting problem here?

Comment on Visual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting) by Anil Desai

Anil Desai — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:55:54 +0000

Omkar: I believe you’ll need to re-run SQL Server 2008 setup and choose to install the Workstation Components. Be sure to include the option for BIDS. I hope this helps. – Anil

Comment on Visual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting) by Omkar

Omkar — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:37:17 +0000

I only hae Sql Server 2008 Management Studio installed on machine ,I dont have BIDS install on my machine.
Can you please fwd me the link for BIDS 2008.

Comment on Connection errors when migrating from Visual SourceSafe (VSS) to Team Foundation Server (TFS) using VSSConverter (Error TF31002) by Anil Desai

Anil Desai — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:48:01 +0000

Andrew: From what you described, it does sound like you have everything configured properly for the migration. I have not run into this error before (I also have SQL and TFS running on the same Windows 7 machine), but doing a quick search on your error message seemed to turn up some potential troubleshooting steps to try. If you're unable to find a result, I suggest posting your isuse to the Microsoft TFS Administration Forum. It looks like there are a lot of experts available to help there. I hope this helps! - Anil

Comment on Connection errors when migrating from Visual SourceSafe (VSS) to Team Foundation Server (TFS) using VSSConverter (Error TF31002) by Andrew Werber

Andrew Werber — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:38:19 +0000

I have TFS 2010, the SQL server database (a SQl Server 2008 instance) and Team explorer, and Source Safe 2005 all on the same Windows 7 machine. My login is an administrator login, and I think my login has administrator and full rights to TFS, the SQL server database and Source Safe. I can run the Analyze option for the converter. But when I try to migrate, I get error TF60071: Your user account does not have permission to connect to the Team Foundation Server. THe URL for the server is correct and has the proper collection name (the name of my collection is not DefaultCollection). How do I fix this problem???

Comment on SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM) by Anil Desai

Anil Desai — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:31:49 +0000

Lubna: Unfortunately, there are many different potential causes of slow reports, including caching issues, Report Server database configuration, issues with the reports themselves, and issues with the data source. If you can provide more details, I’d recommend posting your question to the Microsoft Technical Communities SSRS site.

Comment on SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM) by Lubna

Lubna — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:58:13 +0000

I have a problem with my report when I try to run it it takes a long time. it was working fine before but I have this problem recently, so can you hlep me to find the problem please.

Many Thanks

Comment on SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM) by Kat

Kat — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:50:24 +0000

Thanks. I’ll see what they say.
~Kat

Comment on SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM) by Anil Desai

Anil Desai — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:36:33 +0000

Kat: I think I undersatand your question – thanks for all the details. You’re definitely trying to use Report Models in the way that they’re intended. Basically, they’re supposed to be a layer of abstraction between your underlying data table structure and what users are familiar with. Shared datasets are a new feature in SQL Server 2008 R2′s Reporting Services, but I’m actually not sure about how they interact with Report Models. I’d suggest posting your question to the SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services Forum, as I’m sure someone there would have had some experience in setting this up. Let me know if I can help in some other way. – Anil

Comment on SQL Server 2008 R2 Report Builder 3.0 (RTM) by Kat

Kat — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:36:42 +0000

Hi Anil. I’m trying to create a Report Model to be used by our end users so that when they need something they can select the information they want themselves instead of asking us to create a new report for them. Here’s where I run into a problem. I created the RModel and deployed it to our report server which used Report builder. When I open the RModel in Report builder the dsource is there, but the dset is not. I have to add a new dset, create a query, and pull over all the columns. This process seems to make creating the model moot. Our end users shouldn’t have to be creating queries. In 2.0 when you open your model, poof all your attrubutes are there ready to be selected to a report. It’s different in 3.0 and i am having a tough time figuring this out. I am new to report modeling so if you can parse thru my horrible description and know what I’m doing wrong I would greately appreciate the help.

~Kat

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Comment on Visual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting) by Anil Desai

Anil Desai — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:07:10 +0000

Siva: SQL Server Reporting Services was released in early 2004 for the SQL Server 2000 platform. It’s an optional add-on component, and you can find more information on Microsoft TechNet at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc966443.aspx. I hope this helps!

Comment on Visual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting) by siva narayana

siva narayana — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:27:36 +0000

Please explaine the processes of SSRS in SQL server 2000

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Comment on Visual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting) by Anil Desai

Anil Desai — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:11:36 +0000

Ashima: Both BIDS and SSMS are part of the Workstation Tools that are installed with SQL Server 2008. However, they’re independent components. If your company will allow you to install the development tools (without the SQL Server database engine), you should be able to use both environments for SSIS work. Another option might be to use the SQL Server Express management tools (see http://www.microsoft.com/sqlserver/en/us/editions/express.aspx), however, I don’t think it has support for SSIS. The key seems to be the restriction on installing SQL Server 2008. If hope this helps. – Anil

Comment on Visual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting) by Ashima

Ashima — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:52:50 +0000

Hi Anil,

I am new to BIDS, here’s the thing if you could help me.

a) I have VS 2008 Professional edition installed.
b) I am trying to get SQL server Management Studio 2008.
c) My company would not let me install sql server 2008 developer edition installed.

So, with VS 2008 and SSMS 2008, will I be able to see BIDS environment and create SSIS packages.

I do not see BIDS right now, so is there seperate installation which comes with VS2008 installation.

Please advise – Ashima

Comment on Visual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting) by Anil Desai

Anil Desai — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:33:16 +0000

You’re welcome – I’m glad you found this information to be useful. Yes, the free Report Builder is all you need to create and edit reports. However, you’ll need an SSRS installation in order to deploy the reports so others can access them. If you want the additional features of working within Visual Studio (source code control and project creation), you can install the development tools using any edition of SQL Server. When you select the workstation or development options, the VS 2008 Shell will be installed automatically. I hope this helps! – Anil

Comment on Visual Studio 2008 & Business Intelligence Development Studio (Troubleshooting) by Fuzzing

Fuzzing — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:19:43 +0000

Anil,
You da’man! Google-ing for 4 days! did NOT provide the information I got from this thread. Your efforts maintaining these conversations is indispensable. Now I know I do NOT have to make a BIG purchase of vs2008 to create/maintain SSRS reports with BIDS. I can download the FREE Report Builder or install the vs2008 shell that comes with SQL Server 2008. However, do I need the SQL Server 2008 Standard or Developer edition (or they both have the “Shell”)?

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