Microsoft is officially sunsetting SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) as part of its shift toward modern reporting platforms. Starting with SQL Server 2025, SSRS is no longer included—marking the end of a long-standing reporting tool used by thousands of organizations.
For teams still relying on SSRS (especially those integrated with SharePoint), this change introduces pressing questions about reporting continuity, security, and long-term modernization strategies.
What’s Changing?
- SSRS is no longer included in SQL Server 2025, pushing organizations to find a replacement before upgrading.
- SharePoint-integrated SSRS instances are already unsupported, creating potential operational and compliance risks.
- Mainstream support for SQL Server 2022 ends in 2028, accelerating the timeline for SSRS-dependent environments to transition.
Why It Matters
Relying on an unsupported reporting platform can limit functionality and expose your business to hidden risks:
- Compatibility breakdowns as new SQL versions phase out legacy tools.
- Security and compliance gaps with discontinued support models.
- Disruption to reporting pipelines, especially those embedded in SharePoint.
These shifts present both risk—and opportunity. With strategic planning, organizations can move to more flexible, scalable analytics environments like Power BI Report Server or Microsoft Fabric, enabling self-service analytics and AI-readiness.
How BDO Digital Can Help
BDO’s Modern Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric engagement is designed to support organizations transitioning off SSRS with confidence and clarity.
Through a 4-week proof of concept, we’ll help you:
- Evaluate existing SSRS workloads and identify migration pathways.
- Deploy a modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric in your Azure environment.
- Build dashboards and reports using Power BI and self-service models tailored to your needs.
- Establish a strategic roadmap for ongoing data modernization and AI integration.
This approach not only helps reduce technical debt but positions your business for smarter, faster decision-making.
Time to Future-Proof Your Reporting
The sunset of SSRS is a wake-up call to modernize your reporting and analytics strategy. Whether you're facing upcoming SQL upgrades or already seeing reporting limitations, now is the time to plan your next move.
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