SSRS Web Part Performance 2008 R2 vs. 2012 Initial Results #SharePoint #SP2010 #in
On one of my client projects, we heavily use SQL Server Reporting Services in SharePoint integration mode.
The benefits in comparison to Native mode are primarily around the RS SharePoint Add-in which allows us to use query string (URL) filter web parts to pass parameters to reports and create powerful dynamic dashboards as well as using SharePoint to permission and store the reports.
There is an issue however. Performance in this mode is not amazing, as detailed here:
- http://sqlcat.com/sqlcat/b/technicalnotes/archive/2010/11/03/reporting-services-performance-in-sharepoint-integrated-mode-in-sql-server-2008-r2.aspx
- http://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/details/635080/ssrs-2008-r2-and-sharepoint-2010-performance-issues
- http://www.sqlchick.com/entries/2011/1/25/whats-up-with-the-slow-ssrs-r2-rendering-in-sharepoint-2010.html
- http://blogs.msdn.com/b/prash/archive/2011/06/11/performance-of-ssrs-in-sharepoint-mode-reports-in-full-page-view-in-sharepoint-2010.aspx
Now that SQL Server 2012 has gone to RTM, we can start to get a measure of how well the new web part performs and I am pleased to say that the improvements appear to be great so far…
The Scenario
- SharePoint Version: 2010 SP1 – December 2011 CU with Project Server
- DB Server: SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1
- SSRS Version: 2008 R2 SP1
- SSRS Add-in: 2012 (Denali) – RTM
- Server Architecture: 1 x WFE / App Server (Virtual) + 1 x SQL Server (Virtual)
NB: All testing has been carried out on our DEV server, please always try out new software on a development / test environment first to ensure the benefits and to safe guard production from issues.
The Reports:
Table based reports rolling up Project Server and SharePoint data based on parameters provided by the end user (Cannot show due to client confidentiality I’m afraid).
The Results:
Now this is just a teaser really since we will be doing full testing on our master development environment, but for now…
Project Portfolio Table Report
- Number of returns items: 17 rows
- Number of parameters: 1 (Portfolio ID)
NB: All time taken in seconds using Fiddler2
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As you can see, we are seeing significant time increases with the new web part and within my client we have the go ahead to carry out further testing.
More useful links:
- SSRS 2012 Installation – Liam Cleary: http://blog.helloitsliam.com/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=66
- Installing SSRS 2012 without upgrading your DB Server: Todd Klindt: http://www.toddklindt.com/blog/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=324
- MSDN: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh231671.aspx
SharePoint (and Project Server) Shenanigans 
Excellent information Giles, really good post
I have SSRS Report Viewer webpart in SharePoint native mode. I want to pass two parameters to Report Viewer webpart via query string. I added Query String URL filter webpart on my webpart page and when I try to connect (pass filter vaule) to report viewer webpart it doesn’t pass anything but shows that its connected. 😦
Please advise how to pass URL parameters to report viewer webpart in MOSS2007 sharepoint native mode.
Thanks,
Maulee
Hi Maulee,
Apologies for the delay in my reply, the comment got caught in the spam filter.
Unfortunately the only way to pass parameters to the SSRS Report Viewer Web Part is to run SSRS in integration mode. When SSRS is in native mode, the only parameter that can be passed is the report URL.
Hopefully that helps.
Kind Regards
Giles
Hi Giles
I have a question regarding report viewer web parts.
I have added two SSRS reports (report viewer web parts) on the web page. I need to have these two reports linked. The first (main report) being a USA Map and the second(subreport) being when a state is selected from the main report it displays a table with some information for that state selected. I am not knowing how to link up these two reports. The Connections option when clicked has two other options Get Report Parameters from and Get report definition from which are grayed out. Can you please help me find solution for this.
Thanks in advance!!
Shalini
Hi Shalini
I believe this happens when SSRS is running in Native mode. These options are only available in SharePoint Integration Mode.
Can you let me know which mode you are running in?
Kind Regards
Giles
Hi Giles,
Thanks for your reply!!
Its running in Native Mode. I have read some blog : http://www.dotnetcurry.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=678
Do I have to implement something like this??
Shalini
Hi Shalini,
If you are unable to switch modes in Reporting Services then something like that or using a content editor web part with html iframes and javascript to read parameters from the query string would be your only choice.
Details of parameter options are here:
Usage:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/alross/archive/2010/11/27/correct-format-for-sending-parameters-to-ssrs-via-query-string.aspx
Command Options:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms152835.aspx
I hope that helps and let me know how you decide to resolve.
Kind regards
Giles
Hi Giles,
I was asked to implement an other way. In one report, I should be able to display the map and when clicked on any state, in the same report I should be able to show the other detailed data which could either be a subreport or a table inserted.
Does this makes sense?
Can you assist if I am thinking correct?
Thanks,
Shalini