Starting with SQL Server 2025, Microsoft is consolidating all on-premises reporting services under Power BI Report Server (PBIRS).
SSRS is a long-standing Microsoft reporting platform that enables the creation, deployment, and management of paginated reports using Report Definition Language (RDL). It was bundled with SQL Server since 2004, and is widely used for operational reporting.
No new versions of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) will be released.
PBIRS becomes the default on-premises reporting solution for SQL Server. PBIRS is a modern, on-premises, reporting solution that supports both paginated (RDL) and interactive (PBIX) reports. It offers a bridge to the cloud with compatibility for Power BI,
By transitioning to PBIRS, customers can access advanced functionalities, including rich and interactive PBIX reports, which aren’t available in SSRS. Adopting PBIRS enables customers to seamlessly move to their reporting capabilities to the cloud when they’re ready.
PBIRS will be available for all paid editions of SQL Server. ustomers who purchase a qualifying SQL Server 2025 license can use the same key to install and use PBIRS.
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) 2022 will continue to receive security updates and support through January 11, 2033. However, no new versions will be released beyond SSRS 2022. Customers can also continue to use SSRS 2022 with later versions of the SQL Server Database Engine to host the reporting catalog. For previous versions , access to PBIRS is limited to customers with SQL Server Enterprise edition and Software Assurance (SA), who can use a PBIRS key provided by Microsoft.
Existing RDL reports are fully compatible with PBIRS, and customers can use the SSRS to PBIRS migration guide to support the transition
Expect more information about specific editions when SQL Server 2025 is in General Availability (GA).
