Installing WebReports on Windows

This guide provides the recommended installation sequence for deploying WebReports on a Windows Server.

WebReports can use either Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL for its application database. Follow the common installation steps below, then complete the steps for the database platform you plan to use.

If WebReports is already installed and you need to upgrade to a newer version, see Update WebReports to the Latest Version.

Before You Begin

Before installing WebReports:

• Review WebReports Deployment Requirements and Network Architecture to verify that your environment meets the required system and network requirements.
• Confirm that you have administrative access to the Windows Server.
• Obtain a valid SSL certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA).
• Confirm that any required firewall rules are in place.
• Ensure that the server has access to the installation files and downloads required during setup.

Step 1: Install and Configure IIS

Install Internet Information Services (IIS) and the Windows components required to host WebReports.

See:

Internet Information Services (IIS) Installation & Setup

Step 2: Install the ASP.NET Hosting Bundle

Install the ASP.NET Hosting Bundle required to run WebReports on IIS.

See:

Download ASP.NET Hosting Bundle

Step 3: Configure the WebReports Database

WebReports supports Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.

Choose the database platform that will be used by your WebReports environment and follow the applicable steps below.

Microsoft SQL Server

Step 3A: Install Microsoft SQL Server and SSMS

If Microsoft SQL Server and SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) are not already installed, install them before continuing.

See:

Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Express & SSMS Installation

Step 3B: Configure SQL Server for WebReports

Configure the SQL Server instance that WebReports will use.

See:

Configuring WebReports SQL Server Using SSMS

MySQL

Step 3A: Install MySQL

Install MySQL Server and MySQL Workbench.

See:

Installing MySQL

Step 3B: Configure MySQL Data Storage

Configure the MySQL data storage settings required for WebReports.

See:

Adjusting MySQL Data Storage Settings for WebReports

Step 4: Deploy and Configure WebReports in IIS

After IIS, the ASP.NET Hosting Bundle, and your selected database platform have been configured, deploy and configure the WebReports application in IIS.

See:

Configure Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS)

Next Steps

After the WebReports installation is complete:

1. Browse to the WebReports URL.
2. Verify that the WebReports application loads successfully.
3. Sign in and complete any required configuration for your environment.

Additional administrative settings are available in the Configuration and Management sections of the WebReports Help Center.