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We export the report to &nbsp;Business Objects Infoview. So, do I need this ODBC drivers?
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We export the report to  Business Objects Infoview. So, do I need this ODBC drivers?

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What is the difference between creating an ODBC connection and directly connecting to Oracle Server?<br />
&nbsp;I usually connect to Oracle Server and give the Database details and run the report locally and server side also. &nbsp;I think ODBC driver is called CR_xxxx (Data Direct Drivers)<br />
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Thanks!
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What is the difference between creating an ODBC connection and directly connecting to Oracle Server?
 I usually connect to Oracle Server and give the Database details and run the report locally and server side also.  I think ODBC driver is called CR_xxxx (Data Direct Drivers)

Thanks!

Crystal Reports XI ODBC Drivers

Crystal Reports is a business intelligence application from SAP SE. It is used to graphically design data connections and report layouts from a wide range of data sources including Excel spreadsheets, Oracle, SQL Server databases and Access databases, BusinessObjects Enterprise business views, and local file-system information. Report designers can place fields from these sources on the report design surface, and can also deploy them in custom formulas (using either BASIC or Crystal's own syntax), which are then placed on the design surface. Crystal Reports also supports subreports, graphing, and a limited amount of GIS functionality.