Stuck on the step creating a secure store in sharepoint 2010

Question

I'm getting close to setting up TFS but not there yet. I'm setting up a single server with

SQL 2008 R2

Sharepoint 2010

TFS

I'm following the instructions for setting up TFS and have reached the step where I need to setup a secure store in sharepoint 2010.

I have created a global security group in AD called Sharepoint Group and added this to members in the secure store settings.

I need to now "set credentials" for the secure store called "TFS".

It states in the dialog called Set credentials for secure store target application (Group)

Credential Owners: Sharepoint Group

then it asks for

Windows User Name

Windows Password

Confirm Windows Password.

It has a warning that has me very concerned.

I do not know what windows account to use. Am I creating a new account? Should I be using an existing account and if so what one?

I think this is my last step before I install TFS - so please help soon!

regards, Mark

Answer 1

Hi, all

I have the same problem.

Answer 2

Hi, uanmi

Thank you for your post.

According to your description, the issue you are experiencing is you want to know what account is needed in Set credentials for secure store target application (Group) dialog window.

The windows user name and windows password are the TFS data sources account for SQL Server Reporting Services.

Configuring Secure Store Service is optional, if you choose to use it, you  will get the benifit that you can use SQL reporting service thought your SharePoint account, just like use the SharePoint account access SQL reporting service, bacause in Secure Store Service we have set the credential for accessing SQL reporting service. Yes, the account is what you met and not sure what kind account in this issue.

Here is a related link for you:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/team_foundation/archive/2010/03/06/configuring-sharepoint-server-2010-beta-for-dashboard-compatibility-with-tfs-2010-beta2-rc.aspx
 
I hope this information will help you resolve this issue. If anything is unclear, please free feel to let us know.
I look forward to hearing from you.

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Answer 3

Thank you very much. Using TFSReports was exactly what I needed to know.

regards, mark