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Can SSRS used to Update or Modify data tables?

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Problem

We all know SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) is to read data.

However, can SSRS be utilized to update rows or insert rows, and should it?

I am seeing resources here, where you can take user input parameters and update rows.
Just inquiring if it is advisable/allowed to use that tool in such a way. Does Microsoft have anything against doing that?

Resources stating this:

  • madeiradata



  • sqlservergeeks



  • experts-exchange

Solution

If Madeira Data shows you how to do it, then I think it's safe to say:

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It's possible.

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It can be made to work, as evidenced by this paragraph from them:

It’s especially good when your organization doesn’t have skilled programmers that can create a pretty-looking graphical user interface (GUI). Or when there are budget and / or time restrictions.

Deciding if this kind of setup will work for you is entirely your decision.

Context

StackExchange Database Administrators Q#200367, answer score: 5

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