How do I get an encryption key for Reporting Services?

How do I find my SSRS encryption key?

Back up encryption keys -Report Server Configuration Manager (Native Mode)1Start the Report Server Configuration Manager, and then connect to the report server instance you want to configure.2Click Encryption Keys, and then select Back Up.3Type a strong password.4Specify a file to contain the stored key. ... 5Select OK.Back Up and Restore Reporting Services Encryption Keys

How do I generate a new encryption key in Reporting Services?

Start the Reporting Services Configuration tool, and then connect to the report server instance you want to configure. On the Encryption Keys page, click Change. Click OK. Restart the Report Server Windows service.

What is encryption key in SSRS?

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) uses encryption to protect sensitive data with an encryption key. The encryption key used by SSRS is separate from the database and must be backed up separately. If you move the ReportServer database you must restore the encryption key before SSRS can function.

How do I open Reporting Services Configuration Manager?

In the Windows start menu, type reporting and in the Apps search results, click Report Server Configuration Manager. Click Start, then click Programs, then click Microsoft SQL Server, then click Configuration Tools, and then click Report Server Configuration Manager.