Reporting Defined
Microsoft Dynamics CRM uses Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) as the engine for creating and rendering reports. SSRS is a separate application that you can install on a different server than SQL Server or even the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Server if desired. Microsoft Dynamics CRM then connects to SSRS by using the reporting services URL, as specified during installation.
The CRM Reporting Extensions are not required during a normal, non-IFD installation. For IFD installations, or when you make modifications to the default setup, you must install the CRM Reporting Extensions for SSRS to avoid the error shown in Figure 11.1.
Figure 11.1 Reporting error.
To install the CRM Reporting Extensions for SSRS, follow the ...
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