Subscriptions Overview

SSRS Subscriptions allow you to schedule and automate the delivery of reports. Subscriptions can be set up to deliver reports in a variety of formats such as PDF, Excel, and HTML, and can be sent via email or saved to a file share.

Syntax

To set up a subscription, navigate to the SSRS portal and follow the steps below:

1. Locate the report you want to subscribe to in the Report Manager.
2. Click on the "Subscribe" button.
3. Choose the delivery method (email or file share).
4. Choose the delivery format (PDF, Excel, etc.).
5. Set the schedule for the subscription (daily, weekly, etc.).
6. Set any additional parameters or customization for the report.
7. Click "OK" to save the subscription.

Example

Suppose you have a daily sales report that needs to be delivered to the sales team every morning at 8:00 am. You can set up a subscription as follows:

1. In the Report Manager, locate the sales report and click "Subscribe."
2. Choose "Email" as the delivery method.
3. Choose "PDF" as the delivery format.
4. Set the delivery schedule to "Daily" and select 8:00 am as the delivery time.
5. Enter the email addresses of the sales team members.
6. Click "OK" to save the subscription.

Output

The report will be automatically delivered to the designated email addresses in the specified format at the scheduled time.

Explanation

Subscriptions automate the process of report delivery, allowing you to schedule reports to be delivered at a specified time in a specified format. This eliminates the need for manual generation and distribution of reports, saving time and effort.

Use

SSRS Subscriptions can be used to automate the report delivery process for a variety of reports. They can be set up to deliver reports in a variety of formats and can be sent via email or saved to a file share.

Important Points

• SSRS Subscriptions can be set up to deliver reports in a variety of formats such as PDF, Excel, and HTML.
• Subscriptions can be sent via email or saved to a file share.
• The delivery schedule can set to daily, weekly, monthly, or custom.
• Multiple subscriptions can be set up for a single report.

Summary

SSRS Subscriptions automate the process of report delivery, allowing you to schedule reports to be delivered at a specified time, in a specified format, and via a chosen delivery method. They are a powerful tool for automating the distribution of reports and can improve efficiency and productivity.