Yes, looks like we had CRM 2015 Reporting Extensions installed instead of the 2016 ones. Once the 2015 version was uninstalled and I located the 2016 installer (named identically to the 2015 one - the only way to tell was reading the metadata description), I could install the correct version and run the update.exe without issue.
The Microsoft Dynamics CRM Report Authoring Extension is required to author custom Fetch-based reports for Microsoft Dynamics CRM by using SQL Server Data Tools Business Intelligence (BI). Report Authoring Extension is a plug-in that obtains the metadata and data from Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
To install the CRM Reporting Extensions, locate the Microsoft Dynamics CRM installation files, and follow these steps: In the /SrsDataConnector/ folder, double-click SetupSrsDataConnector.exe. On the Welcome to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Reporting Extensions Setup page, select whether you want to update Microsoft Dynamics CRM Server Setup.
Yes, looks like we had CRM 2015 Reporting Extensions installed instead of the 2016 ones. Once the 2015 version was uninstalled and I located the 2016 installer (named identically to the 2015 one - the only way to tell was reading the metadata description), I could install the.
Review the Ready to Install Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement Reporting Extensions page, and then select Back to correct any errors. When you are ready to continue, select Install. When Setup completes successfully, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement Reporting Extensions Setup Completed page appears.
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Jul 03, 2017 Important: If you have an earlier version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Report Authoring Extension installed, uninstall it before you download and install the Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension. To start the download, click Download. To save the file to your computer, click Save, specify a location, and then click Save again.
This content also applies to the on-premises version.
Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension is required to create and customize fetch-based reports by using SQL Server Data Tools - Business Intelligence, an authoring environment for Visual Studio. More information: Microsoft Dynamics 365 reporting requirements
If not already installed, the following components are installed during Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension Setup:
.NET Framework
Microsoft Application Error Reporting Tool
Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant 6.5
Microsoft Dynamics Crm Reporting Extensions Ssrs Instance Empty
Warning
Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement users who use the Report Viewer control included with Visual Studio can view information from the reports that they have access to. By using this control, the user can view additional report and session data that is not displayed when running the report in Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement. To reduce the risk of exposing confidential data, we recommend that you configure the SQL Server Reporting Services URL where the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Reporting Extensions is installed to allow only Transport Layer Security (TLS) or Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), also known as Secure HTTP, connections. More information: MSDN: Configure SSL Connections on a Native Mode Report Server.
Important
If your organization uses Office 365, the computer on which the Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension is installed must have the Microsoft Online Services Sign-in Assistant installed on it. If Microsoft Online Services Sign-in Assistant is already installed, check the registry key SOFTWAREMicrosoftMSOIdentityCRL and make sure that the TargetDir registry key in MSOIdentityCRL contains msoidcli.dll.
Install the plug-in
Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension is a plug-in that obtains the metadata and data from Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement. This metadata is required to design and preview Fetch-based reports in SQL Server Data Tools. You can use Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension with either Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement or Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement (on-premises).
In the /BIDSExtensions/ folder, double-click SetupBIDSExtensions.exe. Download from the Microsoft Download Center.
On the Welcome to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension Setup page, we recommend that you choose Get updates for Microsoft Dynamics 365, to make sure that Setup has the most recent installation files. Select Next.
On the License Agreement page, review the information, and if you accept the license agreement, select the I accept this license agreement check box, and then select I Accept.
If Setup detects that some required components are missing, the Install Required Components page appears. To install them, select Install. When the components are installed, the status column changes from Not Installed to Installed. Select Next to continue.
Note
These components are required before Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension can be installed. You can exit Setup and install the components manually, or select Install. The Next button on this page is disabled until Setup detects that these components are installed.
Installing these components may require you to restart the computer. If you are prompted to restart the computer, do so, and then start Setup again.
On the Select Microsoft Update Preference page, we recommend that you select the Use Microsoft Update when I check for updates (recommended) option. Microsoft Update makes sure that your computer has the latest technology, which can help to reduce the risk of vulnerabilities and security issues.
On the Select Installation Location page, accept the default location or enter a different file installation location, and then select Next.
On the System Checks page, a summary of all requirements and recommendations for a successful installation is shown. Errors must be corrected before installation can continue. If no errors, or only warnings appear, you can continue with the installation. To do this, select Next.
Review the Ready to Install Microsoft Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension page, and then select Back to correct any errors. When you are ready to continue, select Install.
When Setup successfully completes, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Report Authoring Extension Completed page appears. Select Finish.