Use Report Manager to Access 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.

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.

Report Builder is available through the Administration Console of Report Manager.

  1. In Report Manager, click the gear icon in the upper right of the Reports Console window.
    In N-able N-central, navigate to Administration > Report Manager > Administration Console.
  2. Login using the appropriate credentials.
  3. Click Custom Report Management.
  4. Click Report Builder.

    5. The first time prompted, use the credentials that you have been provided with for report creation.

  5. If you are using Internet Explorer as your browser, ensure that you select Remember my password to allow the connection.
  6. Click OK.

    Report Builder opens.

  7. If you are unable to run Report Builder when opened through Report Manager and there is no prompt for credentials, do the following:
    1. On the Report Manager server, click Start > Run.
    2. Type control userpasswords2.
    3. Click OK.
    4. In the User Accounts dialog, select the Advanced tab.
    5. Click Manage Passwords.
    6. Click Add.
    7. In the Logon Information Properties dialog, provide the Report Manager server name and its credentials using an appropriate format, for example: <IP\username> or <domain\username>.
    8. Click Close.
    9. Sign back into the Report Manager Administration Console and start the procedure again.
  8. Explore the Report Builder 3.0 work environment.