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When storing the credentials of a data source in the server, are those credentials safe?

Answered When storing the credentials of a data source in the server, are those credentials safe?

  • Friday, March 08, 2013 7:03 PM
     
     
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    Just wanted  to know from experts

    When storing the credentials of a data source in the server, are those credentials safe?

     

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  • Friday, March 08, 2013 9:40 PM
     
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    Yes, it is safe.

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  • Monday, March 11, 2013 7:22 AM
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    Hello,

    Yes, It is safe. Stored credentials are recommended as part of a strategy for accessing remote database servers. When we specify the data source with stored credentials, credentials are stored in reversible encryption in the report server database. Stored credentials are used if the report runs unattended.

    For more information, please see:
    Specify Credential and Connection Information for Report Data Sources

    Regards,
    Fanny Liu

    Fanny Liu
    TechNet Community Support