Deploying Reports

Deploying reports involves the steps required to make a report available on a report server for end-user access. In this section, we will discuss how to deploy reports in a report server.

Syntax

There is no specific syntax for deploying reports, as the process may vary depending on the report server you are using. Generally, the following steps are involved in deploying reports:

1. Open the report in the report designer.
2. Configure the data source for the report.
3. Preview the report to ensure it is working as expected.
4. Save the report to a location accessible to the report server.
5. Upload the report to the report server.
6. Configure security settings for report access.
7. Publish the report to make it available for report consumers.

Example

As the syntax varies according to the report server, we will not provide an example. However, we will provide a general overview of the deployment process. Let's take the example of deploying a report server project on Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services.

1. Open the report server project in SQL Server Data Tools.
2. Configure the data source for the report by providing the credentials and connection string.
3. Preview the report in the report designer window to ensure it is working as expected.
4. Save the report to a local or network folder.
5. Connect to the report server using SQL Server Management Studio.
6. Create a new folder on the report server to store the report.
7. Upload the report file (RDL) to the newly created folder.
8. Configure security settings for report access, such as setting permissions for specific users or groups.
9. Publish the report to make it available for report consumers.

Explanation

Deploying reports involves a series of steps to make the report available on a report server. The process may vary depending on the report server you are using, but the basic steps remain the same – from configuring the data source to uploading and publishing the report.

Use

Deploying reports is essential to make them available for report consumers who need access to them. Once a report is deployed, it can be accessed from the report server, and the report can be shared with authorized users and groups.

Important Points

• Deploying reports involves configuring the data source, previewing the report, saving the report, uploading it to the report server, configuring security settings, and publishing it.
• The deployment process may vary depending on the report server you are using.
• Once a report is deployed, it is available for report consumers.

Summary

Deploying reports is a crucial step to make reports available for report consumers who need access to them. The process involves configuring the data source, previewing the report, saving the report, uploading it to the report server, configuring security settings, and publishing it to make it available for authorized users and groups. Although the steps involved may vary, the basic process remains the same.