Error: Unable to connect to the specified SQL Server Reporting Services on <MachineName> I got this error while creating new team project There can be multiple reasons for this error. Here is what I did. One of them may resolve your problem My resolution: 1. Report Server was not configured on my box. So.... I configured it with "Reporting Serivces Configuration Manager". It has self explanatory UI for the configuration. You can find this utility under Start è Programs è Microsoft SQL Server...

This is one of common questions that I get during my presentations/conferences. We see MS with OS, Office line of products, Server/middleware products, designer products, games, etc. In addition to that, MS is also competing with enterprise like Google and Oracle on multiple avenues. At high level, it looks amazing to me. Anyone would agree that having developed and delivered these kind-of stack of products is itself an achievement. And delivering world class products and competing with market leaders...