Access Report Builder 3.0

You can use Report Builder 3.0 locally and remotely. You can access Report Builder through Report Manager or through a stand-alone client you have installed on the Report Manager server.

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.

What do you want to do?

Set up an account for working in Report Builder 3.0

Use a stand-alone version of Report Builder 3.0

Use Report Manager to access Report Builder 3.0

Explore the Report Builder 3.0 work environment