SQL Server VSS Writer Service

Hi All,
SQL Server VSS Writer Service:
"Database Engine locks and has exclusive access to the data files. When the SQL Writer Service is not running, backup programs running in Windows do not have access to the data files, and
backups must be performed using SQL Server backup. Use the SQL Writer Service to permit Windows backup programs to copy SQL Server data files while SQL Server is running"
To the best of my knowledge I believe the whole purpose of VSS writer is to make sure that its not writing any inconsistent pages to the backup image. However using this service can lock and has exclusive access to the data files when any third party
tool or backup programs running in Windows
but my question is whether this is applicable to SQL Server agent I mean do we need to have this SQL Server VSS writer enable even the backups are taken through SQL Agent.
Please share your views on this.
Grateful to your time and support. Regards, Shiva

but my question is whether this is applicable to SQL Server agent I mean do we need to have this SQL Server VSS writer enable even the backups are taken through SQL Agent.
It don't depend (directly) on the used tool/schedule, more on the backup type.
Means, when you perform SQL backup, either started by SQL Server Agent running a backup command or by a 3rd party tool using VDI = "Virtual
Backup Device
Interface", then you don't need VSS; SQL Server database engine takes care that the backup
content is in a consistant state.
But you you run a file backup on the MDF/LDF file, like you do with a VM snapshot, then VSS is required, because then this takes care about the consistant state of the file content during the backup.
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SQL Server VSS Writer terminated with service-specific error 2147549183 (0x8000FFFF)

Hi Team,
SQL VSS Writer service terminated with service-specific error,
find SC query results, please advice wat;s the issue. Kindly note this service running fine for long time and suddenly stopped.
SERVICE_NAME: SQLWriter
        TYPE               : 10 WIN32_OWN_PROCESS
        STATE              : 1 STOPPED
                                (NOT_STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN))
WIN32_EXIT_CODE    : 1066 (0x42a)
        SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : -2147418113 (0x8000ffff)
        CHECKPOINT         : 0x0
        WAIT_HINT          : 0x0
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Karthik
Thanks & Regards, Karthikeyan

this is part of a log error for example:
24 Info 2011/09/26 23:00 [Start SQL VSS Comman]
(NOT_STOPPABLE, NOT_PAUSABLE, IGNORES_SHUTDOWN)
25 Info 2011/09/26 23:00 [Start SQL VSS Comman] WIN32_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
26 Info 2011/09/26 23:00 [Start SQL VSS Comman] SERVICE_EXIT_CODE : 0 (0x0)
27 Info 2011/09/26 23:00 [Start SQL VSS Comman] CHECKPOINT : 0x0
28 Info 2011/09/26 23:00 [Start SQL VSS Comman] WAIT_HINT : 0x7d0
29 Info 2011/09/26 23:00 [Start SQL VSS Comman] PID : 15532
30 Info 2011/09/26 23:00 [Start SQL VSS Comman] FLAGS :
31 Info 2011/09/26 23:00 Klaar met uitvoeren post-opdrachten
32 Error 2011/09/26 23:00 The writer vetoed the shadow copy creation process during the
backup preparation state. (VSS_WS_FAILED_AT_PREPARE_BACKUP)
33 Info 2011/09/26 23:00 Verwijderen tijdelijk bestand C:\Users\serveradmin\.temp\
1313680495583
34 Error 2011/09/26 23:00 Backup voltooid met fout(en)
This is what I look for usually from this log:
32 Error 2011/09/26 23:00 The writer vetoed the shadow copy creation process during the
backup preparation state. (VSS_WS_FAILED_AT_PREPARE_BACKUP)
Just post all the log messages if you can.
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The user account in which the Oracle VSS Writer Service is running does not have the DBA privileges to log in to the Oracle instance.

VSS-00011: Connection to database instance <instance_name> failed.
Cause : The user account in which the Oracle VSS Writer Service is running does not have the DBA privileges to log in to the Oracle instance.
Action : Run the Oracle VSS Writer Service in a user account that can connect to the Oracle instance with DBA privileges.
I have assigned ora_dba group to the user that runs the Oracle VSS Writer Service which is the only Oracle solution but still getting
the above error. Was advised to raise the issue here that it is an OS issue. Pls help

The user account cannot access Oracle Database instance. And also how do you temporarily disable security software on the server.
Have you checked what I already asked for? "Try using the user account and access the Database Instance.
That will let you see if the problem is with the user account permissions or not."
If this does not help then you can contact Oracle as suggested by Dave.
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SQL Server Agent (MSSQLSERVER) service is failing to start

Hi All,
I am using SQL Server 2008 R2 Express edition. When i start SQL Server Agent (MSSQLSERVER) service it is failing to start and gives the below error.
On analyzing the Event logs i found the below event.
The SQL Server Agent (MSSQLSERVER) service terminated unexpectedly. It has done this 14 time(s).
Event id 7034
Event source: Service Control Manager.
I opened the SQL server configuration manager to change the service account and start the service, But that is also failing and it is giving the below error.
Can any one help in this issue ?
Gautam.75801

Like Olaf said SQL Server Agent is available in express but cannot be enabled. This is restriction from MS. The reason is that(why its available and disabled) when you upgrade express to enterprise/standard it just uses this disabled SQL Server agent and
enables it. If this feature was not present SQL Server upgrade process would have to write whole code for SQL agent Which I am sure it does not do while upgrading to standard/enterprise.
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Is there a way to convert Crystal Reports to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 reporting services?

Post Author: Lourdes Hernandez
CA Forum: General
Our department has always worked with and we love Crystal Reports. Unfortunately, certain reports now need to be converted to Microsoft SQL Server 2005 reporting services which from what I read I think they are *.rdl reports. Does Crystal reports have any way around this? I would have to learn this other tool when I'm already so happy with Crystal. I was thinking If I could just code the report in crystal and export it in a specific format that would be compatible Microsoft, the problem would be solved.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Post Author: bettername
CA Forum: General
Ditto!
There are some software packages to convert from CR to RS, but none work 100% AFAIK, and will require manual tuning.
Seems like a big hassle and learning curve just to get reports published via another method - I know I'd put up huge resistance if they tried to take my CR away from me!

An error occurred attempting to install SQL Server 2008 Express Service Pack 1

i have Setup application with complete prerequisite requirement package create from Visual Studio 2010 setup application.And yes this setup working fine in windows 7 and windows vista but not working in windows xp service pack 3.and getting error when install "An error occurred attempting to install SQL Server 2008 Express Service Pack 1"Give me solution as soon as possible.I have listed summery.txt and log.txt. please refer it.Summery.txt
===============================================================Component SQL Server 2008 Express has failed to install with the
following error message:
"An error occurred attempting to install SQL Server
2008 Express Service Pack 1."
The following components were successfully
installed:
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and
x64)
The following components failed to install:
- SQL Server 2008
Express
See the setup log file located at
'C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\install.log' for more
information.Install.log
==========================================================================The following properties have been set:
Property: [AdminUser]
= true {boolean}
Property: [InstallMode] = HomeSite {string}
Property:
[ProcessorArchitecture] = Intel {string}
Property: [VersionNT] = 5.1.3
{version}
Running checks for package 'Windows Installer 3.1', phase
BuildList
The following properties have been set for package 'Windows
Installer 3.1':
Running checks for command
'WindowsInstaller3_1\WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe'
Result of running
operator 'VersionGreaterThanOrEqualTo' on property 'VersionMsi' and value '3.1':
true
Result of checks for command
'WindowsInstaller3_1\WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe' is
'Bypass'
'Windows Installer 3.1' RunCheck result: No Install
Needed
Running checks for package 'Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile
(x86 and x64)', phase BuildList
Reading value 'Version' of registry key
'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP\v4\Client'
Unable to read
registry value
Not setting value for property
'DotNet40Client_TargetVersion'
The following properties have been set for
package 'Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and x64)':
Running
checks for command 'DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_x86_x64.exe'
Result of
running operator 'ValueEqualTo' on property 'InstallMode' and value 'HomeSite':
true
Result of checks for command
'DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_x86_x64.exe' is 'Bypass'
Running checks
for command 'DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe'
Result of running
operator 'ValueNotEqualTo' on property 'InstallMode' and value 'HomeSite':
false
Skipping ByPassIf because Property 'DotNet40Client_TargetVersion' was
not defined
Result of running operator 'ValueEqualTo' on property 'AdminUser'
and value 'false': false
Result of running operator 'VersionLessThan' on
property 'VersionNT' and value '5.1.2': false
Result of running operator
'ValueEqualTo' on property 'ProcessorArchitecture' and value 'IA64':
false
Result of checks for command
'DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe' is 'Install'
'Microsoft .NET
Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and x64)' RunCheck result: Install
Needed
Running checks for package 'SQL Server 2008 Express', phase
BuildList
Running external check with command
'C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\SqlExpress2008\SqlExpressChk.exe' and
parameters '10.0.1600 1033'
Process exited with code 2
Setting value '2
{int}' for property 'SQLExpressChk'
The following properties have been set
for package 'SQL Server 2008 Express':
Property: [SQLExpressChk] = 2
{int}
Running checks for command
'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE'
Result of running operator
'ValueNotExists' on property 'VersionNT': false
Result of running operator
'VersionLessThan' on property 'VersionNT' and value '5.1.2': false
Result of
running operator 'VersionEqualTo' on property 'VersionNT' and value '5.2.0':
false
Result of running operator 'VersionEqualTo' on property 'VersionNT' and
value '5.2.1': false
Result of running operator 'ValueEqualTo' on property
'AdminUser' and value 'false': false
Result of running operator
'ValueEqualTo' on property 'SQLExpressChk' and value '-1': false
Result of
running operator 'ValueEqualTo' on property 'SQLExpressChk' and value '-2':
false
Result of running operator 'ValueEqualTo' on property 'SQLExpressChk'
and value '-3': false
Result of running operator 'ValueEqualTo' on property
'SQLExpressChk' and value '-4': false
Result of running operator
'ValueLessThan' on property 'SQLExpressChk' and value '-4': false
Result of
running operator 'ValueNotEqualTo' on property 'ProcessorArchitecture' and value
'Intel': false
Result of running operator 'ValueNotEqualTo' on property
'SQLExpressChk' and value '1': true
Result of checks for command
'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE' is 'Bypass'
Running checks for command
'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE'
Result of running operator
'ValueNotEqualTo' on property 'ProcessorArchitecture' and value 'Intel':
false
Result of running operator 'ValueNotEqualTo' on property
'SQLExpressChk' and value '2': false
Result of checks for command
'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE' is 'Install'
Running checks for
command 'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.EXE'
Result of running operator
'ValueNotEqualTo' on property 'ProcessorArchitecture' and value 'amd64':
true
Result of checks for command 'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.EXE' is
'Bypass'
Running checks for command
'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.EXE'
Result of running operator
'ValueNotEqualTo' on property 'ProcessorArchitecture' and value 'amd64':
true
Result of checks for command 'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR_x64_ENU.EXE' is
'Bypass'
'SQL Server 2008 Express' RunCheck result: Install Needed
EULA
for components 'Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and x64)' was
accepted.
EULA for components 'SQL Server 2008 Express' was
accepted.
Copying files to temporary directory
"C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\"
Downloading files to
"C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\"
(11/15/2014 3:59:51 PM)
Downloading 'DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe' from 'http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=182804'
to 'C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\'
Download completed at
11/15/2014 3:59:53 PM
Verifying file integrity of
C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe
WinVerifyTrust
returned 0
File trusted
(11/15/2014 3:59:53 PM) Downloading
'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE' from 'http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=153228&clcid=0x409'
to 'C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\'
Download completed at
11/15/2014 4:00:22 PM
Verifying file integrity of
C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE
WinVerifyTrust
returned 0
File trusted
Running checks for package 'Microsoft .NET
Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and x64)', phase BeforePackage
Reading value
'Version' of registry key 'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\NET Framework
Setup\NDP\v4\Client'
Unable to read registry value
Not setting value for
property 'DotNet40Client_TargetVersion'
The following properties have been
set for package 'Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and
x64)':
Running checks for command
'DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe'
Result of running operator
'ValueNotEqualTo' on property 'InstallMode' and value 'HomeSite':
false
Skipping ByPassIf because Property 'DotNet40Client_TargetVersion' was
not defined
Result of running operator 'ValueEqualTo' on property 'AdminUser'
and value 'false': false
Result of running operator 'VersionLessThan' on
property 'VersionNT' and value '5.1.2': false
Result of running operator
'ValueEqualTo' on property 'ProcessorArchitecture' and value 'IA64':
false
Result of checks for command
'DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe' is 'Install'
'Microsoft .NET
Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and x64)' RunCheck result: Install
Needed
Verifying file integrity of
C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe
WinVerifyTrust
returned 0
File trusted
Installing using command
'C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe'
and parameters ' /q /norestart /ChainingPackage ClientX64ClickOnce /lcid
1033'
Process exited with code 0
Running checks for package 'Microsoft
.NET Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and x64)', phase AfterPackage
Reading
value 'Version' of registry key 'HKLM\Software\Microsoft\NET Framework
Setup\NDP\v4\Client'
Read string value '4.0.30319'
Setting value
'4.0.30319 {string}' for property 'DotNet40Client_TargetVersion'
The
following properties have been set for package 'Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Client Profile (x86 and x64)':
Property: [DotNet40Client_TargetVersion] =
4.0.30319 {string}
Running checks for command
'DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe'
Result of running operator
'ValueNotEqualTo' on property 'InstallMode' and value 'HomeSite':
false
Result of running operator 'VersionGreaterThanOrEqualTo' on property
'DotNet40Client_TargetVersion' and value '4.0.30129': true
Result of checks
for command 'DotNetFX40Client\dotNetFx40_Client_setup.exe' is
'Bypass'
'Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (x86 and x64)' RunCheck
result: Install Succeeded
Running checks for package 'SQL Server 2008
Express', phase BeforePackage
Running external check with command
'C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\SqlExpress2008\SqlExpressChk.exe' and
parameters '10.0.1600 1033'
Process exited with code 2
Setting value '2
{int}' for property 'SQLExpressChk'
The following properties have been set
for package 'SQL Server 2008 Express':
Property: [SQLExpressChk] = 2
{int}
Running checks for command
'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE'
Result of running operator
'ValueNotEqualTo' on property 'ProcessorArchitecture' and value 'Intel':
false
Result of running operator 'ValueNotEqualTo' on property
'SQLExpressChk' and value '2': false
Result of checks for command
'SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE' is 'Install'
'SQL Server 2008 Express'
RunCheck result: Install Needed
Verifying file integrity of
C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE
WinVerifyTrust
returned 0
File trusted
Installing using command
'C:\DOCUME~1\BS\LOCALS~1\Temp\VSD8C9.tmp\SqlExpress2008\SQLEXPR32_x86_ENU.EXE'
and parameters '/q /hideconsole /action=Upgrade /instancename=SQLEXPRESS
/skiprules=RebootRequiredCheck'
Process exited with code
-2068578302
Status of package 'Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile (x86
and x64)' after install is 'InstallSucceeded'
Status of package 'SQL Server
2008 Express' after install is 'InstallFailed'
S S Manne

Hi Manne,
As your description, you come across an error when trying to install SQL Server 2008 express Service Pack 1 on windows XP Service Pack 3 machine. From your error log, I get the error(unable to read registry value). As my analysis, the issue could be due
to that your account doesn't have access to registry. Below are the recommendations for troubleshooting the issue.
1. Make sure that you log in as an administrator of the machine.
2. Please follow the steps below to make sure that you have granted the right permission to registry.
a. Located HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server in registry.
b. Right click and go to Permission, then you could see user accounts or groups. If your user account is not in the list, you could click Add to add your account there.
c. Select your account and Click on Advance.
d. Check on both check box ('Include inheritable permissions from this object's parent'.
and 'Replace all child object permissions with inheritable permissions from this object'), click OK.
e. Click OK again.
Regards,
Michelle Li

Get error code 0x80070643 when I try to install Sql Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB2528583)

I keep getting error code 0x80070643 when I try to install Sql Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (KB2528583)
Operating System is Windows 2008 R2 64 bit

Hi JamesRead,
According to your description, when you install SQL Server 2008 R2 service pack 1, we need to verify if
you must have administrative rights on the computer.
There are multiple files available for the download, you will be prompted to select the files you need. We need to verify if you run the SQLServer2008R2SP1-KB2528583-x64-ENU.exe. Or you can install SQL server updates from the command
prompt and check if it can install successfully.
You can prepare an installation of database engine instance to include product update:
setup.exe /q /IAcceptSQLServerLicenseTerms /ACTION=PrepareImage /UpdateEnabled=True /UpdateEnabled=True /UpdateSource=<path where the update is downloaded> /INSTANCEID=<Instance ID> /FEATURES=SQLEngine
For more information, you can review the following article about installing Updates from the Command Prompt.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd638066.aspx
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Sofiya Li
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SQL Server 2012 Reporting services Report Builder ClickOnce in SharePoint integrated mode

Hi
I've installed SSRS 2012 in Integrated Mode with SharePoint 2013.
I've created RS Application, I have the Content types for Report Builder Report but when I try to create a new Report Builder Report from a document library (using ribbon) it try to lauch the following url
http://sp2013/bi/_layouts/15/ReportServer/RSAction.aspx?RSAction=ReportBuilder&FileUrl=http://sp2013/_layouts/15/ReportServer/rs.rsapplication&SaveLocation=http%3A%2F%2Fsp2013%2Fbi%2FDocuments&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fsp2013%2Fbi%2FDocuments%2FForms%2FAllItems%2Easpx
which gives an 404 Not found error
I've installed Report Builder 3.0 as standalone because from SQL installation I didn't get an Report Builder
What else should I do ?
I've noticed that ReportBuilder_3.....application is in webservices folder of sharepoint
Please help
Sorin Sandu

Hi Sorin,
SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services (SSRS) includes stand-alone and ClickOnce versions of Report Builder. The ClickOnce version can be used with Reporting Services installed in native or SharePoint integrated mode. For more information about how to start
Report Builder, please see:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms159221(v=sql.110).aspx
Reference:
SharePoint 2010 – SQL 2012 Reporting Services
SharePoint 2010 - SQL 2012 Reporting Services Part 2
Hope this helps.
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SHAREPOINT 2013 WITH SQL SERVER 2012 REPORTING SERVICES - NOT WORKING

The SQL 2012 with SP1 is installed but the Reporting Services are not working and not able to connect the Sharepoint with it.
i also TRIED TO install THE ADD-ON (rsSharePoint.msi) but it doesn't connect and show the Sharepoint Mode and cannot connect the Reporting services.
If I install the Reporting Native feature then the reporting service config displays the Instance else doesn't show and connect to the sql server.
But I am able to access the Configuration manager and TCP/IP are enabled.
I have installed SQL 2012 and Sharepoint 2013. Please revert soon.
Tks - Vinay

Reporting Service
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj219068.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/biblog/archive/2012/12/04/installing-and-configuring-sql-reporting-services-on-sharepoint-2013.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/psssql/archive/2011/02/18/sharepoint-adventures-setting-up-reporting-services-with-sharepoint-integration.aspx
http://dinesql.blogspot.in/2010/06/configuring-reporting-services-2008-r2_07.html
http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/355461/Dynamically-Pointing-to-Shared-Data-Sources-on-SQL
http://www.heysharepoint.com/problems-with-sql-2012-reporting-services/
http://andrewcbancroft.com/2012/06/30/troubleshooting-sql-server-2012-reporting-services-and-sharepoint-2010-integration-part-1/
Please find the helping URL
Thanks
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"SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services does not support map report items"

Hi,
I am trying some new feature that are introduced in SQL Server 2008 R2 version. While I try to use "Map" control within it, it threw the following error:-
"Error 1 The map, Map1, was removed from the report. SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services does not support map report items. "
-Also, similar kind of error I am getting for "Indicator" control.

Hi Tej,
I think you get this error message when you are deploying a report to report server using BIDS, correct? If not, please provide more details on your scenario :-)
If I guessed correctly, then this message is a result of trying to deploy a map report (a SSRS 2008 R2 feature) to a non-R2 2008 report server. When deploying a report of RDL2010 format to a non-R2 report server, BIDS will downgrade the file to RDL2008 format, so that the non-R2 report server can process it. Any report elements using features not supported in RDL2008 will be dropped during this downgrade process.
BIDS gets the server version from a report project property called TargetServerVersion:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee635898(SQL.105).aspx
If your report server is indeed the 2008 R2 version, then the TargetServerVersion property should be set to "SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services." The project property page also has a "Auto Detect..." option if you are uncertain about the version of your report server.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
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Sharepoint 2013 SSRS Interaction with Sql Server 2012 Reporting Services connecting to Sql Server 2008 R2 database

Hi
I'm working on upgrading sharepoint 2010 to sharepoint 2013 with sql server 2008 r2. I've ran into some problems but have been able to get a test farm upgraded. However to run SSRS 2013 it seems Sql Server 2012 Reporting Services are required. Upgrading
to a full sql server 2012 database isn't an option. I know that sql server 2012 reporting services can use sql server 2008 r2 as a catalog and content database so I was wondering could this be a workaround? Importantly would I need a separate machine/virtual
machine to host sql server 2012 reporting services? or could it live on the sql server 2008 r2 machine? Any pointers appreciated. Thanks Dan

Remember that SSRS must be deployed on the SharePoint server. Having said that, yes you can install SSRS 2012 SP1 on a server running SQL 2008 R2. And yes, you can use 2008 R2 as your Database Engine server while SSRS 2012 SP1 runs on the SharePoint server.
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SQL Server Agent Windows Service

I have created a override for parameter, Alert only if service startup type is automatic in monitor SQL Server Agent Windows Service to false, as my SQL Admin informs that this service startup type is Manual. As SQL servers are clustered, even SQL agent
service runs on even node and odd SQL agent service runs on the odd node. Should this resolve the issue my SQL Admin's are complaining they were not receiving notifications for SQL Agent stopping. Or, should it create noise as I should expect alerts from odd
SQL Agent service that are not running on even node and vice versa.
From SQL Server end,
Thanks, Harry :-)

Hi,
The below article should be helpful:
Monitoring Clusters by Using Operations Manager
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh212773.aspx
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SQL Server and Reporting Services

What is the best practice for replicating the same reports for different clients using different databases in the same SQL Server and Reporting Services?
For example:
Create a single database for each client.
Create a single data source in Reporting services for each client.
Create a folder in Reporting Service for each client, and replicate all the report and point each report to its correct data source.
Is there an easier method for this type of solution.

Hi acedenoBI,
According to your description, you have reports which has same structure for each user. Now you want to have a folder for each client to keep their reports. And each client should have a single database and single data source. Right?
In Reporting Service, if we need one data source to connect different database dynamically, we may need to use parameter and create dynamic connection string. However, in this scenario, since we need to have a single folder and data source for each
client, so we can just make copies of the whole project. Modify the Connection string in each data source, change the Initial Catalog to be the corresponding database for the client. This can be an easy way to meet the requirement.
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Share Data Source between multiple report projects in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services

I have a reports solution in 2012 which contains multiple report projects one each for target deployment folder and we use TFS 2012 for report deployment.
We have a template project which has a bunch of template reports and all the datasources used in different reports.
When I develop a report, I cannot "Preview" in TFS but, for deploy this used to work fine util the reports solution was in TFS 2010 & Visual Studio 2008 R2. Since we moved to TFS 2012 & SSRS 2012 not being able to deploy till I create all
the necessary datasources for each project and now all the developers complaining that they cannot develop reports in TFS itself as they cannot preview (this problem was existing previously) and now not being able to deploy as it errors for each report "Could
not find specified rds file". I tried messing around with the .rptproj file DataSources tag that did not help either by modifying it like below.
<DataSources>
<ProjectItem>
<Name>DB.rds</Name>
<FullPath>Template\Data Source\DB.rds</FullPath>
</ProjectItem>
</DataSources>
Is there a way I could share a Data Source between multiple projects in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services?
Thanks in advance.............
Ione

Hi ione721,
According to your description, you want to create a shared data source which works for multiple projects. Right?
In Reporting Services, A shared data source is a set of data source connection properties that can be referenced by multiple reports, models, and data-driven subscriptions that run on a Reporting Services report server. It must be within one project.
We can't specify one data source working for multple projects. In this scenario, we suggest you put those reports into one project. Otherwise you can only create one data source for each project.
If you have any question, please feel free to ask.
Best Regards,
Simon Hou

SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services, Report Manager - Page not found

Hi all,
I am working on migrating reports to a new server so we can upgrade to a new machine and to SQL Server 2012 SP2. The machine is up and running on Windows Server 2012 and I have installed SQL Server EE 2012 SP2. I have imported the three databases
from 2008R2
* Report Server
* ReportServer TempDB
* RSSubscribers
I have re-applied the encryption keys and I was thinking that everything was good to go until I went to try and manage the subscriptions on a report. I select a report, use the drop arrow to get to manage
and then try to select any of the options such as subscriptions and I get a "Page Not Found Error"
If I take the URL and paste it in another browser, putting the previous server name in, it works fine. So, the URL works fine... I have no idea as to what I should do to figure out the problem. I am considering rebuilding the whole install
just to see if that would fix it.
Thanks

Hi SqlDude,
According to your description, you have bind SSL to a Reporting Services URL Reservation. Now you find in your Report Manager, the Subscription page still start with "http://". Right?
In this scenario, we need to change setting in rsreportserver.config file. Go to rsreportserver.config in "\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL\Reporting Services\ReportServer". Find <Add Key="SecureConnectionLevel" Value="0"/>.
Change the value into "3".
Acceptable values are:
3 Most secure—Use SSL for absolutely everything.
2 Secure—Use SSL for rendering and methods that pass credentials but don't insist on it for all SOAP calls.
1 Basic Security—Accepts http but rejects any calls that might be involved in the passing of credentials.
0 Least Secure—Don't use SSL at all.
Besides, if you want to submit a feedback to Microsoft, please feel free to submit
your situation on our product to the following link:
https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/Feedback.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Regards,
Katherine Xiong
Katherine Xiong
TechNet Community Support

SQL Server VSS Writer Service

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