Need to 'buy' Report Controls

Hi

I've just started a new job. I used the report controls in my previous job, and my new employers have agreed to buy whatever software I require.

Thing is, I'm not sure what I need! I had MSDN in the previous job, so I just installed all the Visual Studio and SQL stuff.

I'm planning on using the report controls to design reports based on the existing SQL Server 2000, and some third party access databases.

Which version of Visual Studio will get me the report controls? Do I need some type of developer edition of SQL 2005 as well?

I tried asking the local MS vendor, but they weren't sure. Of course, I don't want to buy the wrong thing, and tell my new employers that I wasted their money!

Any guidance appreciated

Thanks

Vayse

[796 byte] By [Vayse_Dev] at [2007-12-22]
# 1

To use ReportViewer control you need Visual Studio 2005, Standard edition or above.

The freely downloadable Express edition does not include Report Designer or ReportViewer control. However, a separate free download is available for Visual Web Developer Express, that includes Report Designer and ReportViewer controls.

SQL Server is not needed to use ReportViewer control in "local mode". You can also use ReportViewer in "remote mode" to view reports hosted on a Report Server. Report Server requires a SQL Server 2005 license. However, a limited edition of Report Server is freely downloadable.

For more details and links to downloads visit http://www.gotreportviewer.com

RajeevKarunakaran at 2007-8-30 > top of Msdn Tech,Visual Studio,Visual Studio Report Controls...
# 2
Thats great, thanks.
Vayse_Dev at 2007-8-30 > top of Msdn Tech,Visual Studio,Visual Studio Report Controls...

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