Log Files and Event Viewer

When troubleshooting and debugging issues in SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), it is important to have access to log files and the Event Viewer. These tools provide valuable information and insights about errors, warnings, and other events that occur within SSRS.

Log Files

SSRS generates log files that contain detailed information about the server's operation. There are several log files that are useful when troubleshooting issues in SSRS:

• Report Server Execution Log: this log file records detailed information about report execution, including requests, processing time, and errors. It is useful when diagnosing issues related to report execution.

• Report Server Trace Log: this log file records detailed information about all activities on the report server, including requests, queries, and subscription delivery. It is useful when diagnosing issues related to the report server.

• Report Server Service Trace Log: this log file records detailed information about the report server service, including start-up and shut down events, memory usage, and application domain activity. It is useful when diagnosing issues related to the report server service.

These log files are stored in a folder on the report server. The location of this folder may vary depending on your installation and configuration of SSRS.

Event Viewer

The Event Viewer is a tool that can be used to view and analyze events, warnings, and errors that occur on a server. In SSRS, the Event Viewer can provide valuable information about issues that occur with report execution, or with the report server itself.

There are several types of events that may be of interest when troubleshooting issues in SSRS:

• Reporting Services Events: these events provide information about report execution and delivery, such as subscription delivery failures or report execution timeouts.

• Windows Events: these events provide information about the report server service, such as start-up and shutdown events, or memory usage alerts.

• SQL Server Events: these events provide information about the SQL Server instance that is hosting the report server database, such as connection failures or deadlock errors.

The Event Viewer can be accessed by navigating to Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Event Viewer. From there, you can filter events by type, source, or date range.

Use

Log files and the Event Viewer are valuable tools for troubleshooting and debugging issues in SSRS. They provide detailed information and insights about errors, warnings, and other events that occur within SSRS. By analyzing these logs, you can diagnose and resolve issues that are preventing SSRS from functioning correctly.

Important Points

• Log files and the Event Viewer provide valuable information and insights about errors, warnings, and other events that occur within SSRS.
• There are several log files that are useful when troubleshooting issues in SSRS, including the Report Server Execution Log, Report Server Trace Log, and Report Server Service Trace Log.
• The Event Viewer can be used to view and analyze events, warnings, and errors that occur on a server, and provides information about the report server service, SQL Server instance, and report execution.

Summary

Log files and the Event Viewer are important tools for troubleshooting and debugging issues in SSRS. They provide valuable information and insights about errors, warnings, and other events that occur within SSRS, and can help you diagnose and resolve issues that are preventing SSRS from functioning correctly. By analyzing these logs, you can gain a better understanding of the issues that are affecting SSRS, and take steps to resolve them.