Report User Configuration

This section includes step-by-step information about configuring reports user.

Locating and accessing reports server (SSRS) URL
  1. In the application server, go to Start > Administrative Tools > Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager.

  2. In the left pane, navigate to [Computer Name] (CT_VM48 in the following example) > Sites > Default Web Site > FASTER.

  3. Double click Application Settings.

IIS Application Settings Image

Application Settings

  1. Double-click the ReportsUrl and note the value.

ReportsUrl

Reports URL

  1. In the Internet Explorer, open the ReportsUrl located in step 4.

  2. When prompted, provide your login credentials.

Login

Login credentials

The Reports Manager page of the Reports Server (SSRS) is displayed.

Assigning appropriate roles to the reports site
  1. On the Reports Manager page, click Site Settings.

The SQL Server Reporting Services home page is displayed.

Site Settings

Site home page

  1. In the left pane, click Security, and then click New Role Assignment on the Site Settings page.

New Role Assignment

Reports site new role assignment

  1. On the New System Role Assignment page, in the Group or user name box, type the group or username.

Roles List

New system role assignment

  1. Select the desired roles, and then click OK.

The desired site roles are assigned.

Assigning appropriate roles to the reports folder
  1. On the Home page of Reporting Server Reporting Services, point to the Reports folder (Manatee_5_2_26 in the following example) and select Security in the drop-down list.

Reports Folder Security

Reports folder security settings

  1. On the reports folder security page, click New Role Assignment Role Assignment.

New Role Assignment to Reports Folder

Reports folder new role assignment

  1. In the Group or user name box, type the group or username.

Report Folder Roles List

Reports folder role list

  1. Select the desired roles, and then click OK.

  2. Repeat the step 3 and 4 for each group or user who need to access and run reports.

All users who need to run FASTER Web reports must have at least the Publisher role assigned. If you have users who need to create custom reports, they must be granted additional roles based on your site’s policies.

Note: Make sure that all users added in Site Settings > Security > New Role Assignment are also added in Home > Reports Folder > Security > New Role Assignment.

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