SSRS Prerequisites for MECM Reporting

🧰 SSRS Prerequisites for MECM Reporting

🖥️ 1. SQL Server with SSRS Installed

• SSRS must be installed on the same server as SQL Server or a dedicated reporting server.
• You’ll need a compatible version of SQL Server (e.g., SQL Server 2019 or 2022).
• During installation, choose “Install and Configure” to set up the Report Server automatically.

💡 MECM typically uses a dedicated SQL Server instance named CM_<SiteCode>.

🌐 2. Report Server Configuration

• Use Report Server Configuration Manager to:
  • Set up the Web Service URL (e.g., http://<servername>/ReportServer)
  • Set up the Report Manager URL (e.g., http://<servername>/Reports)
  • Configure Email settings for subscriptions (SMTP server, sender address)
  • Connect to the correct SQL Server database

🔐 3. Permissions and Security

• The MECM Reporting Services Point must be installed and configured.
• The MECM service account needs:
  • db_datareader access to the MECM database
  • Permissions to publish reports to SSRS
• Users accessing reports need SSRS folder permissions (Browser or Content Manager roles)

🧩 4. MECM Integration

• Install the Reporting Services Point role in MECM:
  • Go to Administration > Site Configuration > Servers and Site System Roles
  • Add the role to the server hosting SSRS
• Ensure the reporting server is listed under Monitoring > Reporting > Reports

🧪 5. Test Connectivity

• Verify you can access:
  • SSRS Web Portal (http://<servername>/Reports)
  • SSRS Web Service (http://<servername>/ReportServer)
• Run a sample report to confirm data access and rendering

📦 Optional Tools

• Report Builder: Lightweight tool for designing SSRS reports
• Visual Studio with SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT): For advanced report development