#sql server 2008 reporting services

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Migrating from Crystal Reports to SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services

I have attended the Microsoft Webcast topic: “Migrating from Crystal Reports to SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services”

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Here sharing with you the Key Points of this Webcast

New Feature in SQL Reporting Services in SQL 2008 R2

Major Enhancement

New Data visualization controls

SharePoint Integration change

Introduction of Reports Parts

New Report Designer

New Report Builder

Same BIDS Designer for Report Server 2008 and 2008R2 reports

Redesigned Report Manager user Interface

Extended Protection network authentication settings

Why Migrate from Crystal Reports?

High Cost of adding new users

High Cost of Upgrading

High cost of maintenance fee

Performance

Exclusive features like unlimited reports within the sub-reports (Crystal Can’t do that)

You can download the archive webcast click here