Where on Earth is the SQL Server Reporting Services Config Manager?

While we’re on the topic of SQL Server Reporting Services: WHYYYYYY is the Reporting Service Configuration Manager so hard to find from one server to the next?

For one thing, it doesn’t help that I’m used to hitting the Windows key and typing “SQL Server” for a list of, oh, say, SQL SERVER RELATED PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS. 

But noooo, it’s just the Reporting Services Configuration Manager.

For another thing – and I have not yet figured out why this is – on some servers, even hitting windows and typing in “Reporting Services” does not cause the SSRS config manager to show up. Even navigating to the Windows menu > SQL Server sometimes does not reveal the SSRS config manager icon, even on servers where SSRS is installed and running.

It’s a mystery.

In any case, for your (and my) convenience, here is the very Googleable “how do I find the SQL Server Reporting Services Configuration Manager”* answer of your (my) dreams:

Run the SSRS config manager tool  by navigating to  

c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\110\Tools\Binn\RsConfigTool.exe

…and then pin that sucker to your start menu!

Happy days,
Jen

 

*Or,

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