Use a Stand-alone Version of Report Builder 3.0

Before using Report Builder 3.0, you absolutely need to have the following prerequisites:

An account that will prevent the overwriting of Templates. For more information, refer to Set Up an Account for Working in Report Builder 3.0.
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 must be install on the machine on which you are going to use Report Builder.
To use Firefox as your browser, you need to download the Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant add-on through Tools > Add-ons, which allows Firefox to run .NET ClickOnce applications, such as Report Builder.

You need at least SQL Server 2008 R2, as all Report Manager Templates and Report Parts are designed for use with Microsoft Report Builder 3.0, which only works with SQL Server 2008 R2 and greater.

Best Practice:

Due to a Microsoft issue, N-able recommends that you download and use a standalone version of Report Builder 3.0.

Ensure that you are using the correct Report Builder for your SQL Server version.

For Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=6116
For Microsoft SQL Server 2012: http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=29072

If you plan to use Templates, you will need to use the appropriate credentials.

If you are logging in remotely, when you open Report Builder you will be prompted for credentials. Ensure that you use the credentials that will prevent the overwriting of Templates. For more information, refer to Set Up an Account for Working in Report Builder 3.0.

If you are logging in locally, use the credentials that will prevent the overwriting of Templates. When prompted for credentials, use these same credentials. For more information, refer to Set Up an Account for Working in Report Builder 3.0.

Download the stand-alone installer for Report Builder 3.0.

For Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=6116
For Microsoft SQL Server 2012: http://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/download/details.aspx?id=29072

Follow the instructions in the installer, clicking Next for each screen, until the Default Target Server screen.

In the Default target server URL field, type http://*ip*/reportserver where *ip* is your local Report Manager server IP address.
Click Next.
Open Report Builder from the Start Menu or pin it to the Taskbar before beginning your custom report work.
Explore the Report Builder 3.0 work environment.