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How to connect Oracle data source to SSRs?
In this blog, we will go through the ODAC driver installation and configuration with the SQL Server Reporting services (SSRS) data source to connect Oracle data source using Oracle native driver. We would be using a single system to develop the report using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) and host the report in Report Server.
Why is my SSRs not resolving Oracle home directory?
The above error means the Oracle authenticated user does not have permissions to the Oracle home directory, make sure the TNSNAMES.ORA file contains the permission that will resolve all your SSRS users. Some times delete and add the file again removes the error. Check the thread below I helped another user.
How to test Oracle data source for SQL Server Reporting?
Go to the 64 bits installation folder. For me it is – Run the following commands using the command Prompt (Run as admin). 10. Once it is done, we can test the connection from SSRS, and as well as from SSDT. This is how you would be able to test the connectivity from the SSRS to the Oracle database.
How to retrieve report data from a data source?
To retrieve report data from a data source, you must select a data processing extension that supports the type of data source, the version of software running on the data source, and the data source platform (32-bit or 64-bit x64).
How to create a report in SQL Server?
We would be using a single system to develop the report using SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) and host the report in Report Server. It means SSDT and SSRS both are installed in the same system.
How to create a connection string in SSRs?
The server name must match what is defined in the Tnsnames.ora configuration file as the Oracle server instance name. For more connection string examples, see Create data connection strings – Report Builder & SSRS.
Is the SSDT and SSRs in the same system?
It means SSDT and SSRS both are installed in the same system. SSRS – SQL Server Reporting Services 2014. 1. SSDT runs in 32 bit whereas SSRS runs in 64 bit. Since we are in the same system, we need to install both the bit-ness of Oracle drivers one by one. We need to go to the Oracle official site to search for the drivers for the required version.
Importing Shared Data Sources in Access 1 In Solution Explorer, right-click the Shared Data Sources folder in the report server project, and then click Add… 2 Navigate to an existing Report Definition Shared data source (rds) file and then click Open. 3 Click OK. See More….