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vCenter Configuration Manager Hardware and Software Requirements Guide
Configuring SQL Server Reporting Service (SSRS)-Related Settings
Follow the steps provided in this section based on the type of operating system you are using:
After you configure SSRS, you should back up your configurations. Instructions are provided at the end of
this section.
Configuring SSRS Directories
The following steps are required with when installing the 64-bit SQL Server. The information provided
below assists you in configuring SSRS on a 64-bit operating systems and SQL Server. You must manually
configure the specified SSRS settings after installing the 32-bit Reporting Service.
1. Select Start | All Programs | Microsoft SQL Server 2005 | Configuration Tools | Reporting
Services Configuration. The Report Server Installation Instance Selection dialog box appears.
2. In the Machine Name text box, type the name of the machine running SQL Server. You may also click
Find to browse for the machine name.
3. After specifying the Machine Name, select the SQL instance in the Instance Name drop-down list. The
default value is MSSQLSERVER. If you used a named instance, your instance name will vary.
4. Click Connect. The Reporting Services Configuration Manager window appears.
5. In the left pane, select Report Server Virtual Directory. Although a green check mark may display
beside the directory even before you configure the settings, the settings still need to be configured.
The right pane displays the Report Server Virtual Directory Settings.
6. In the right pane, click New. The Create a New Virtual Directory dialog box appears. In the Website
drop-down, select Default Web Site. In the Virtual Directory text box, type the name of the virtual
directory. The default value is ReportServer.
7. To save the settings and close the dialog box, click OK. Due to a SQL Server issue with 32-bit SSRS on a
64-bit operating system, you may receive the following error when creating this and the following
virtual directory: "The virtual directory could not be created. The previously set virtual directory will
still be used."
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