Backup Report Service Encryption Keys
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FineBuild can backup the encryption keys used by the Report Service. This applies to both SSRS and PowerBI Server.
Report services uses encryption keys to secure credentials and connection information. A backup should be taken of these keys in case the information is needed for troubleshooting purposes.
The Backup Report Service Encryption Keys processing relates to Process Id 4RAK. If the Report Service is installed along with the Report Service database, the Backup Report Service Encryption Keys processing will always be performed.
FineBuild also uses the following parameters to help perform the Backup Report Service Encryption Keys processing:
| Parameter | Default Value | Description |
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| /DirSSQL: | SQLFiles | High level folder for SQL Server files |
| /Instance: | MSSQLSERVER | Name of SQL Instance to be installed |
| /RSExecPassword: | Password for RS Unattended Execution Account | |
| /SAPwd: | none | Password for sa account |
| /VolBackup: | System Drive | Drive for SQL Server backup files |
The following steps show what you would have to do for manual Backup Report Service Encryption Keys processing. FineBuild does all of this work for you automatically.
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Start Report Service Configuration Manager
This can be done by navigating to Start Menu -> Microsoft SQL Server -> Configuration Tools -> Report Services Configuration Manager
Click Connect to connect to Report Service and then select Encryption Keys
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Click Backup and enter the following values
Click OK to make the backup
Item Comment File Location (model) /VolBackup: :\ /DirSQL: \MSSQL. /Instance: .Backup.SystemDataBackup.RSEncryptionKey.snk File Location (example) I:\SQLFiles\MSSQL.MSSQLSERVER.Backup.SystemDataBackup.RSEncryptionKey.snk Password Use the /RSExecPassword: value if supplied, otherwise use the /SAPwd: value Confirm Password repeat value 
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Click Exit to close Report Service Configuration Manager
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