Prerequisites

Before using the SSRS Reports Migration Wizard, ensure the following system, network, and access requirements are fulfilled.

βœ… 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

🌐 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

πŸ”— Report Server Access Requirements

πŸ§‘β€πŸ’Ό 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

πŸ” 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):

  1. Open your browser and navigate to the SSRS Web Portal (e.g.):http:///Reports
    1. Click on the gear icon βš™οΈ in the top-right corner and choose Site Settings.
  2. Under Security, select Add group or user.
  3. Enter your domain user name in this format:DOMAIN\username
  4. Assign appropriate role(s):
    • Browser – minimum required to view reports
    • Publisher – required to publish/upload reports and data sources
    • Content Manager – full access (if you’re managing everything)
  5. Click OK to save.

On Folder-Level Permissions (if restricted):

  1. Navigate to the top-level folder (usually Home).
  2. Click the ellipsis (…) next to the folder > Manage > Security.
  3. Add your domain user again and assign the necessary role(s). πŸ”„ 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.