Does SSRS have an API?
Andrew Mckinney
Does SSRS have an API?
The REST API provides programmatic access to the objects in a SQL Server 2017 Reporting Services report server catalog. Examples of objects are folders, reports, KPIs, data sources, datasets, refresh plans, subscriptions, and more.
What is the use of SSRS Reporting Services?
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) provides a set of on-premises tools and services that create, deploy, and manage mobile and paginated reports.
What data source SSRS can connect to?
Reporting Services installs the following data source types: Microsoft SQL Server. Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services for MDX, DMX, Microsoft Power Pivot, and tabular models. Microsoft Azure SQL Database.
Does SSRS store data?
Because the report server database stores application state and persistent data, you should create a backup schedule for this database to prevent data loss. For recommendations and instructions on how to back up the database, see Moving the Report Server Databases to Another Computer (SSRS Native Mode).
What is SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRs)?
What is SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)? The Report Server Web service uses Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) over HTTP and acts as a communications interface between client programs and the report server.
How to create a SSRS report using API data source?
Now let’s create a new SSRS report which uses the API data source we created in the previous section. Open Existing SSRS Project or Create a new Reporting Services Project by clicking File > New. When Dialog Opens expand Business Intelligence category and select Reporting Services Project
How do I use SQL Server Reporting services REST API?
SQL Server Reporting Services Rest API. The first step in being able to use the SSRS REST API is to download SQL Server Reporting Services 2017. Be sure you are getting the latest edition and remember, now, SSRS is a separate stand along install. Once SSRS is installed and running, we can now begin to interrogate reporting services using the API.
What is the REST API alternative to SSRs?
Therefore, the REST API alternative provides similar access to this data but uses the web service to serve up the data. The first step in being able to use the SSRS REST API is to download SQL Server Reporting Services 2017. Be sure you are getting the latest edition and remember, now, SSRS is a separate stand along install.
