Getting Started (How Do I in Crystal Reports for Visual Studio)
This section contains information on how to begin application development with Crystal Reports.
About Crystal Reports
Describes what Crystal Reports is, and explains the history behind the product.
What is Crystal Reports for Visual Studio?
Describes what Crystal Reports for Visual Studio is and how it differs from Crystal Reports Developer.
Upgrading Business Objects Reporting Solutions
Describes available upgrade options for Crystal Reports Basic for Visual Studio 2008 users.
System Setup
Crystal Reports Product Keycode and Registration Number
Explains how to use the Crystal Reports product keycode and registration number, and the differences between those two items.
Crystal Reports Update Service
Explains how to use the Crystal Reports Update Service to keep your copy of Crystal Reports for Visual Studio up to date.
MSDE Installation with Windows or SQL Server Authentication
Explains how to install Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine and the Northwind sample database.
Lists the components that need to be installed before you begin to develop your Crystal Reports for Visual Studio application.
Project Setup
Web Site Setup in Visual Studio
Explains how to create and configure a new Crystal Reports for Visual Studio Web site.
Windows Project Setup in Visual Studio
Explains how to create and configure a new Crystal Reports for Visual Studio windows application.