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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

What is 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.

System Setup

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.