Wednesday, 8 January 2014

SQL: How to install the AdventureWorks2008R2 sample database and sample reports

Installing AdventureWorks2008R2 database:
  1. Download AdventureWorks2008R2 sample database from:
  2. Now Open the instance MSSQLSERVER using SQL Server Management Studio
  3. From the Database object explorer 
    • Select the Databases folder-->Right click and select Attach
    • Click on the Add button-->Browse to your AdventureWorks2008R2_Data.mdf file and click Ok button. It will import the AdventureWorks2008R2 database

Installing AdventureWorks2008R2 Sample Reports:
  1. You can Download AdventureWorks2008R2 sample reports from:
  2. Normally AdventureWorks SampleReports are available in C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Samples\Reporting Services\AdventureWorks Sample Reports folder
  3. Open the SQL server 2008 R2 Business Intelligence Development Studio and go to File-->Open-->Project/Solution browse to folder you have the sample reports and select the solution.