How to store credentials for a data source in SQL Server 2008?

Question

I have created the datasource in the SSRS by using option Credentials stored securely in the report server then I am accessing it through report builder to create report, included datasource then need to create a dataset using option Use a dataset embeded in my report Selecting included datsource and when clicks on Query Designer... its asking me Data souce credentials username and password.

According to requirement we are allowing user to use the Datasource but do not want to share the credentials in that case how should I stored the credentials for a datasource in SQL Server 2008.

I have found link http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms159736.aspx but this is showing answer only for SQL Server 2012 & 2005 not for 2008.

Answer 1

I have raised request to the Microsoft and they said for dataset embeded in report credentials require and user have to manually type this is by design.

Answer 2

Try to create a data source in the report with 'Use a connection embedded in my report', providing only the Data Source property in the connectionstring.

Do not try to test the connection as it will ask for credentials, just deploy the report on the server and look if it will work.