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SQL Reporting Services 2008 -- Data Source (rds) not recognizing my Windows Credentials

Asked by: lesotho72

Hello,

I have created a SSRS 2008 report based on a stored procedure in a SQL Server 2008 database.
The report works fine if I select 'Use Windows Authentication (integrated security)' under the shared data source properties.
I have deployed this to our report server (which is set up on my computer -- not a local instance but a server installed on my machine) and it runs properly.
When I switch the 'Shared Data Source Properties' setting to 'Prompt for credentials' -- then pass in my user id and password it does not work.  I get the error:
Cannot create a connection to data source 'johnsmith' (rsErrorOpeningConnection)
I am positive the spelling is correct.  Also, I have definitely added me as a user to the SQL database.
I have even checked the ReportServer database (Event or History table) and seen that the report has run with my user credentials
My eventual goal is to have a set user name and password which is 'hard-coded' for deployment and used by everyone -- but need to be able to pass in these credentials first.

Any help is greatly appreciated

Thanks,
Dan

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2009-03-19 at 14:18:48ID24247518
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VB.NET

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Cannot create a connection to data source

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rsErrorOpeningConnection

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SQL Server 2008

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Answers

 

by: EmesPosted on 2009-03-20 at 09:22:17ID: 23940934

Did you grant the proper rights to the databases and stored procedures ?

 

by: lesotho72Posted on 2009-03-20 at 12:38:24ID: 23943092

Yes -- I have checked and they are correct.  

 

by: EmesPosted on 2009-03-20 at 12:46:01ID: 23943192

when you enter your user id in the prompt you may need also attach the domain name EG.

server\userid

 

by: lesotho72Posted on 2009-03-20 at 12:51:45ID: 23943236

Emes -- thanks for your responses.
I did enter my user ID both with and without the domain name.  Also, entered case sensitive.
Additionally, I have gone to ExecutionLogStorage table in the ReportServer database and confirmed the UserName entered in that table (from when I ran the report using Windows Authentication which DOES work) matches what I am typing in when I try to enter credentials (which does NOT work)

Also, I tried looking at the ConfigurationInfo table in the ReportServer database -- as well as the DataSource table -- was thinking I could directly enter contact info there...

But, nothing has worked

Thanks,
Dan

 

by: EmesPosted on 2009-03-20 at 13:06:29ID: 23943372

lot of redundant information but it may help you.
 
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms156468.aspx

http://branoblogging.blogspot.com/2008/07/ssrs-cannot-create-connection-to-data.html

also try to run the report  on you local machine with the Prompt for credentials set on.


 

by: lesotho72Posted on 2009-03-20 at 13:26:52ID: 23943570

Thanks Emes

I got this to work by:
(1) Adding "Integrated Security=SSPI" to the rds data source connection string
(2) Setting Credentials tab = 'No Credentials'
(2) Entering my 'hard-coded' superuser info (using NT domain\user ID and password) in the 'Reporting Services Configuration Manager' under 'Execution Account'

Hope this helps someone!

Thanks,
Dan

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