Sharepoint 2019 on prem - switch to classic

Question

Hi,
After installing Sharepoint Server 2019, I created a web application using the Team Site template but I was unaware the ReportingServicesViewer wep part only works on Classic pages. What do I need to do to change the web app from Modern to Classic? Is it possible, or do I need to delete this web app and create a new one using the classic mode?

Thank you

Answer 1

Hi, @PedroSoares-4915 ,

If you goal is to use the web part only for classic pages, no need to change the web application. In SharePoint 2019, we can create both team site (classic) and modern team site under the same web application. There is no settings limit a web application to only allow modern sites.

Plus, under a modern team site, you can still create a classic page like web part page or wiki page. Just go Site Contents> Site Pages> New button , then you can choose a web part page or wiki page. They are classic pages supporting classic web parts like Reporting Services Viewer web part.

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Answer 2

Hi, thank you for the answer. I needed the Report to be embedded on the Home Page so I deleted the previous modern site and created a new one with the Team Site (classic) template.