SQL server remote configuration

Hi,
We are trying to install just the BIDS in a user machine to be able to develop reports remotely. I have a couple of questions.
1. In my current scenario, SQL server 2008 R2 is already setup with the reporting services in say, Machine1. Can it be reconfigured so that
a user in Machine2, trying to develop a report, access report server DB in Machine1? 
2. Can this be done in such a way that, first we want to point BIDS to a sample database (like Adventureworks etc.) in Machine1, before trying
to develop reports with the actual database?
Could anyone help with the detailed steps involved. 
I have done development of reports with an SQL server installation and configuration in the same machine sometime before, but not remote.
I looked for manuals, there is help available, but for this scenario, I want to confirm with the steps involved.Any input in this regard would be extremely helpful.
Thanks,
SK

Hi valueinfo,
As per my understanding, you have a machine named machine1 with Reporting Services in SQL Server 2008 R2 installed. When the users create reports using BIDS,  you want to allow them to use the database installed on machine1 remotely. If that is the
case, we need to allow remote connections to this server, then add new login to the database. For detail information, please refer to the following steps:
In SQL Server Management Studio, right-click the instance and open properties dialog box.
Click Connections, in Remote server connections section, check Allow remote connections to this server check box.
To configure database access, expand the Security folder, right-click Logins, and then click New Login.
In the Login – New dialog box, specify SQL Server Authentication mode.
Type a logon name and password, and then confirm the password.
In the left pane, click Database Access.
In the right pane, select the Permit check box for the databases you are granting access to, and then click OK. 
If we want to use Windows Authentication, we need to be members of the local Administrators or users group.
Reference:
How to enable remote connections in SQL Server
How to add a SQL Server Login
If there is any misunderstanding , please feel free to let me know.
Best Regards,
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