Configuration with SQL Server Reporting Services

This article is the step by step guide to configure SQL Server Reporting Service. But first we need to see what are the software requirements: -

(1) First, we need to have a browser (Recommended Internet Explorer).

(2) Second, we need to have a MS SQL Server. Download SQL Server.

(3) Third, we need Report Builder. Download Report Builder directly from here.

This article is the continuation of the previous articles How to create SSRS Report using SQL Server and Report Builder? and How to: Start Reporting Services Configuration Manager

Before configuring to SQL Server Reporting Services you need to start the Reporting Services Configuration Manager (RSCM). Now, we will proceed step by step to understand better.

Step-1: Open browser. Prefer Internet Explorer.

Step-2: Type the URL that you have obtained from the previous blog.

(1) To access Reports: You need to type URL. It may look something like this http://<server name>:<Port Number>/Reports

For eg.- http://lenovo-pc:9090/Reports  OR   http://localhost:9090/Reports

(2) To access Report Server: You need to type URL. It may look something like this http://<server name>:<Port Number>/ReportServer

For eg.- http://lenovo-pc:9090/ReportServer  OR   http://localhost:9090/ReportServer

Note: Read the article How to grant full permissions to a user in SQL Server if you are facing this error: “The permissions granted to user 'Lenovo-PC\Manish' are insufficient for performing this operation. (rsAccessDenied)”

Step-3: Once you click Enter. You will be redirected to http://<server name>:<Port Number>/Reports/Pages/Folder.aspx. The URL changed automatically from http://localhost:9090/Reports to http://lenovo-pc:9090/Reports/Pages/Folder.aspx.

Step-4: On Home Tab, click on Folder Settings.

Step-5: In the Security TAB, click on New Role Assignment.

Step-6: Add roles to the user. For that “Create Group or User Name”. Select the User by checking the checkbox and Click on "OK" button.

Step-7: Once the user is created successfully. It may look something like this "<Domain Name>\<User Name>" for ex- Lenovo-PC\Manish

Step-8: Add New Folder and rename it “Teacher_Report”. Open the folder and Upload your reports here.

Step-9: Click the Report. The report will open in its preview mode. You can save the report in given format (eg. PDF, Word, Excel).

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How to check PC has a precision touchpad?

Precision touchpads are new inventions of Windows. They give you an efficient way of working without a mouse click.

To find out whether your PC or laptop has a precision touchpad, Go to Settings -> Devices -> Touchpad. Look for the message, "Your PC has a precision touchpad." Turn the switch ON to enable touchpad.

If you want to disable touchpad gestures turn the switch off.

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Touchpad shortcut in Windows 10

Hey, folks this time Windows come up with some new and interesting Touchpad gestures which make you feel really excited. And in this article, I am excited to share those awesome touchpad shortcuts with you. If you haven’t try those then get set ready to make your work efficient without clicking the mouse buttons.

         

(1) Single click: Tap with a single finger to select an item.

(2) Right-click: Tap the touchpad with two fingers.

(3) Drag and Multi-select: Tap the touchpad twice with a single finger and drag to select multiple lines.

(4) Scrolling: Tap the touchpad with two fingers gently and slide horizontally or vertically.

(5) Zoom in or out: Place two fingers gently on the touchpad and pinch in or stretch out.

(6) Drag windows: Double-tap the touchpad and drag the menu bar (top of app window).

(7) Show Task view: Place three fingers on the touchpad and swipe them vertically up.

(8) Show the desktop: Place three fingers on the touchpad and swipe them vertically down.

(9) Switch between open windows: Place three fingers on the touchpad and swipe right or left.

(10) Cortana: Tap the touchpad with three fingers and Cortana will pop-up from lower left corner.

(11) Action Center: Tap the touchpad with four fingers and Action Center will pop-up from lower right corner.

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How to grant full permissions to user in SQL Server

In this article, we will learn how to grant permissions in SQL Server step by step.

Step-1: Open SQL Server with Administrator Permissions.

Step-2: Connect to the server either by any of the Authentication modes: - Windows Authentication or SQL Server Authentication.

 

Grant permission in SQL Server

Step-3: Once connected to the server. Expand ‘Security’ Tab. Expand ‘Login’ Tab. Select the Connection name for which you want to grant permission -> R.Click and select properties.

Step-4: Click Server Roles. Initially, you may notice that only ‘public’ checkbox is checked. But to access the reports you need to check all checkboxes. Means all permission need to be granted. Click OK.

Step-5: Restart the System.

There you go, you have granted full permission to selected user in SQL Server.

But, if you are trying to access RSCM. Then read the next two steps: -

Step-6: Once the system is started. Start the Reporting Services Configuration Manager (RSCM). And select the ‘Report Manager URL’ tab and click the URL to open the SQL Server Reporting Service in Internet Explorer.

Step-7: Hopefully, Reporting Server open this time.

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How to: Start Reporting Services Configuration Manager

In this article, we will learn how to start RSCM (Reporting Services Configuration Manager) to configure a Report step by step. But first we need to see what are the software requirements: -

(1) First, we need to have a MS SQL Server. Download SQL Server.

(2) Second, we need Report Builder. Download Report Builder directly from here.

This article is the continuation of the previous article How to create SSRS Report using SQL Server and Report Builder?

Now, we will proceed step by step to understand better. Guys, following first three steps, will start your reporting service which is the aim of this article. And last two steps help you to give a URL which we will use to host our service in our upcoming SSRS article series. Without wasting time let’s start:

Step-1: Press Windows and search ‘reporting service’. Open Reporting Services Configuration Manager (RSCM) with Administrator permission.

Step-2: Click ‘Find’ it will automatically find the local server name/computer name on which the RSCM is going to RUN. But if you want to connect to a remote SQL Server that is installed on the remote server just type the server name. Once you’ve your Server Name and Report Server Instance. Click Connect button.

Note: Only Report Server Instance for the current version of SQL Server appear in the list. Earlier and advance version of SQL Server are not supported.

Step-3: Once connected. Click "Start" button to start the reporting server.

Note: If you are facing error in starting the server.

Solution: What you have to do is Press CTRL + ALT + DELETE Key or directly open Task Manager Window. Open ‘Processes’ Tab -> Search for Reporting Services Service and Click End Task button. Restart your RSCM and try to connect. Hopefully, you will connect this time.

Following the next two steps will help you to give a URL which we will use to host our service to the internet.

Step-4: Go to "Web Service URL" Tab.

(1) Then, Click "Advanced" button. Add a new HTTP Port. By default 80 port is created.

Add a new TCP Port 9090 or whatever and IP Address to "All Assigned". Click ‘OK’ button. Again click ‘OK‘ button at Advanced Multiple Web Site Configuration windows.

(2) Change the Virtual Directory from ReportServer_SQLEXPRESS to ReportServer and Click ‘Apply’ button.

Step-5: Go to "Report Manager URL" Tab.

(1) Then, Click "Advanced" button. Add a new HTTP Port. By default 80 port is created.

Add a new TCP Port 9090 or whatever and IP Address to "All Assigned". Click ‘OK’ button. Again click ‘OK’ button at Advanced Multiple Web Site Configuration windows.

(2) Change the Virtual Directory from Reports_SQLEXPRESS to Reports and Click ‘Apply’ button.

Step-6: Copy both the URL. It may look something like this

Web Service URL

http://<servername>:<PortNumber>/ReportServer

For eg.- http://lenovo-pc:9090/ReportServer

Report Manager URL

http://<servername>:<PortNumber>/Reports

For eg.- http://lenovo-pc:9090/Reports

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How to view computer hidden files in Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7 and XP?

In Windows, to view hidden files are quite easy. In this article, we will see how to view hidden files and folders in Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, and XP.

Note: Hidden files and folder appear lighter in color than normal files.

Windows 10/8.1/8

To view hidden files in Windows 10/8.1/8 follow these steps:

 

Hidden files image 1

1)    Open My Computer or Press Window key and E.

2)    In the Menu Bar click ‘View’ tab located in top left corner of the screen.

3)    Check the Hidden items field.

4)    And you are done. The hidden files automatically become visible to you in a lighter color.

Windows 7

To view hidden files in Windows 7 follow these steps:

 

Hidden files image 2

1)    Open My Computer or Press Window key and E.

2)    In the Tool Bar click ‘Organize’ button located in top left corner of the screen. Select folder and search options.

3)    A Folder Options dialog box open. Click the ‘View’ tab.

4)    Select show hidden files, folders, and drives. Click ‘Ok’ button to save the settings.

5)    And you are done. The hidden files automatically become visible to you in a lighter color.

Windows XP

To view hidden files in Windows XP follow these steps:

 

Hidden files image 3

1)    Open My Computer or Press Window key and E.

2)    In the Menu Bar click ‘Tools’ tab located in the top left corner of the screen and then Folder options.

3)    A Folder Options dialog box open. Click the ‘View’ tab.

4)    Under Advanced settings. Select show hidden files, folders, and drives. Click ‘Ok’ button to save the settings.

5)    And you are done. The hidden files automatically become visible to you in a lighter color.

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