Prerequisites
Before using the SSRS Reports Migration Wizard, ensure the following system, network, and access requirements are fulfilled.
β System Requirements
- Windows OS (Windows 10 or above recommended)
- .NET Framework 4.7.2 or above installed
- Access to both source and target SSRS report servers
- SSRS instance version 2012 or later
π Network Prerequisites
- Ensure the SSRS server ports are open (default is TCP 80 for HTTP).
- Firewalls or proxies should not block access to:
http://<servername>/ReportServer
http://<servername>/Reports
π Report Server Access Requirements
π§βπΌ Required Roles
- On the source server, your user must have at least the
Browser
role. - On the target server, you need the
Publisher
role or higher.
If connecting using domain credentials, ensure that:
- The domain account is trusted on the report server
- The password is valid and not expired
π Granting Access to SSRS Report Server
If your user account is unable to connect or browse the server from the wizard, follow these steps to grant the required permissions:
On the SSRS Web Portal (Report Manager):
- Open your browser and navigate to the SSRS Web Portal (e.g.):http://
/Reports -
- Click on the gear icon βοΈ in the top-right corner and choose Site Settings.
- Under Security, select Add group or user.
- Enter your domain user name in this format:DOMAIN\username
- Assign appropriate role(s):
Browser
β minimum required to view reportsPublisher
β required to publish/upload reports and data sourcesContent Manager
β full access (if youβre managing everything)
- Click OK to save.
On Folder-Level Permissions (if restricted):
- Navigate to the top-level folder (usually Home).
- Click the ellipsis (β¦) next to the folder > Manage > Security.
- Add your domain user again and assign the necessary role(s). π If inheritance is broken, ensure you set permissions for each subfolder as well.
Next Step
Once all prerequisites are met, proceed to the Getting Started Guide to begin your migration.