According to this Technet article, I need to :
Generate a validation key and decryption key by using the autogenerate functionality provided by the .NET Framework.
The step does not explain how to generate the validation key and decryption key.
SSRS Encryption – How to Generate Validation and Decryption Keys for View State
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Best Answer
You can generate the machine key through IIS Manager.
Use Server Manager -> Roles -> Web Server (IIS) -> IIS Manager. Click on the Web Server in the IIS Manager, then in the right pane, double click Machine Key in the ASP.NET section.