For step-by-step instructions on how to create the database and configure the connection, see Create a Native Mode Report Server Database (Report Server Configuration Manager). You must configure a ...

Since the Configuration Manager was launched directly from the installer, the server and instance names should already be populated for you. Just click the Connect button to get started.

Learn how to install certificates in various SQL Server configurations. Examples include single instances, failover clusters, and Always On availability groups. This topic describes how to deploy and ...

To configure Extended Protection in SQL Server 2008 R2, follow these steps: Open the SQL Server Configuration Manager. Expand Network Configuration. Right-click on Protocols for <Your Instance Name>.