Streamline Report Migration with Dynamic Data Source Update
Simplify your process of migrating reports between server by using custom attributes to dynamically update data sources. Follow these steps:
1. Add Custom Attributes:
Configure custom attributes in the Report Server at various levels such as Site, User, or Group. For example, if different sites require unique data source connection strings, create a custom attribute at the site level to store each connection string.
Refer to the following help link and snapshot for guidance:
2. Implement Custom Attributes in Data Sources
When designing reports, use the custom attribute for the data source configuration instead of hardcoding the connection string. This approach allows the data source to automatically adapt based on the custom attribute.
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3. Migrate Reports Efficiently
When migrating reports from one server to another, they will automatically use the data source specified by the new site’s custom attribute—provided the database structure remains consistent.
This method also supports user- or group-specific configurations.
Refer to the following help link for more details about migration:
