How to install Reporting Services in an Azure SQL VM

Question

Hello,

I have an Azure SQL VM and i need to install SQL Reporting Services. I downloaded the setup but it asking for a serial number that i don't have. How do i know the serial number of SQL to insert in the instalation process? Or there is another way to install SQL Reporting Services in an Azure SQL VM?

Best regards,

Sérgio Raposo

Answer 1

Hi Sérgio,

Welcome to the Q&A Forum; this is a great place to get support, answers, and tips.

Thank you for posting your question; I'll be more than glad to help you out.

It depends on the version and edition.

If you install just a SQL Server Reporting Service (formerly known as SSRS), you might use the same product key as for your installation.

Re-run the setup process of your SQL Server and copy the product key into the SSRS installation process.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/reporting-services/install-windows/find-reporting-services-product-key-ssrs?view=sql-server-ver16

If you are installing the PowerBI Report server, this might not work, as this needs an Enterprise license key.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/report-server/find-product-key

I hope my answer is helpful to you,

Your

Bjoern Peters

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