This document describes the requirements and procedures that are needed to install and configure Microsoft System Center Reporting Manager (SCRM) 2006 before you can use it in your organization.

SCRM 2006 is a Microsoft SQL Server-based data warehouse and reporting application that integrates your operations management data, providing powerful reporting analytic tools as part of the System Center suite of products. SCRM 2006 uses SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services as the foundation of its reporting capabilities. SCRM 2006 is a reporting tool that consolidates event and performance information from Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005, change and configuration management information from Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003, and consolidates this information with business context data from sources such as Active Directory.

The SCRM 2006 Administrator Guide provides procedures and best practices for operating and maintaining SCRM 2006. You can access this document on the SCRM 2006 Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=62113).

The SCRM 2006 Report Users Guide provides information about using the SCRM Reports. You can access this document on the SCRM 2006 Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=62111).

The following sections help you understand, install, and configure SCRM 2006:

Getting Started with SCRM 2006 This section includes planning, installation, and configuration information you need to get SCRM 2006 running in your organization.
SCRM 2006 Security Considerations This topic contains information about security issues that you should be aware of before installing and configuring SCRM 2006.
SCRM 2006 Technical Reference This section contains technical information about SCRM 2006 that might affect you before you install and configure the product.

Recommended Knowledge and Skills

To deploy, configure, and operate SCRM 2006, you should consult with your SMS, MOM, and SQL Server administrators, if available. Otherwise, it is recommended that you have the following knowledge and skills:

An understanding of MOM 2005 concepts, terminology, design architecture, and the design architecture that is deployed in your organization. You should also have a working knowledge of MOM 2005 monitoring features. For the additional information about MOM 2005, see the MOM 2005 Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=6727).
A working knowledge of SMS concepts, terminology, design architecture, and the design architecture that is deployed in your organization. You should also have a working knowledge of SMS Reporting functionality. For additional information about SMS 2003, see the Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=6108).
A working knowledge of SQL Server 2005 and related concepts, such as data transformation service (DTS), SQL Agent Monitoring, and bulk copy process (BCP). For additional information about SQL Server 2005, see the SQL Server TechCenter Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=58494).
A working knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services. For more information about SQL Server Reporting Services, see the Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Web site (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=45769).