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Browse All TopicsI am developing a Web Application using Visual Studio 2008 Professional (ASP.NET | C#).
One of my web forms uses CrystalReportViewer and ReportDocument.
In my local development PC I can run this web form without any problems, but when I upload that form into my hosting provider (godaddy.com) it does not work.
From what I was capable to investigate, it fails because they do not have Crystal Reports run time files installed on the shared hosting server, and from what support informed me they do not support it at all in shared hosting environments...I should go for a dedicated server to have this to work!
Also I heard that I need to buy a specific Crystal Reports license to be able to have this web site working with the developped functionality using the Crystal Reports Viewer...
So my questions:
1) First, what is the correct aproach to deploy to a shared hosting environment such a web site when using the Crystal Reports Viewer and ReportDocument?
2) Second, is it really true I have to buy extra Crystal Reports license(s)? If so, can you provide any link where I can find the appropriate info about this topic?
Thanks in advance for your support,
LMG.
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by: mlmccPosted on 2008-11-18 at 09:01:50ID: 22986442
You are correct about the reason for failure. Crystal requires many files for support of viewing reports.
.com/globa l/pdf/dev_ zone/ VS200 5_Walkthro ughs.pdf
When you say shared hosting, is this a report that will be used within your company or are you trying to put one on the web for general use?
If you are staying within your company (single location) you don't need any further licesnses. If this is on the net or on a company net (multiple locations) then you may need licenses for each location.
Here is a document that will help you build the install package for a net install. Installs start on page 434. I know it is for VS2005 but it should be helpful in determining the correct method and required files.
http://www.businessobjects
mlmcc