There are two options: Option 1: Uninstall Reporting Services for the instance you are attempting to upgrade, restart the machine, then run the SQL Upgrade in Database Administration again Important Note: This will require restarting your server. - In Windows Control Panel, click Programs and Features.
- In Programs and Features select Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (64-bit).
- Right-click on Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (64-bit) and select Uninstall/Change, Remove
- In the uninstall wizard, select the instance that includes the Reporting Services instance feature RS.

- After you select the instance, select the Reporting Services feature.

- Complete the wizard.
- Restart the server.
Option 2: Manually download the upgrade installer from Microsoft and run the installer. Note that during the installation, you will be prompted to uninstall Reporting Services before the installation can proceed. Note: This only applies when upgrading SQL Server 2014 and 2016. Later versions do not have the option to install Reporting Services. |