User Requirements for Web Service Development

To develop applications using the Report Server Web service, you need:

  • A deployment computer that has Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 or higher, a network connection, and the ability to send requests using SOAP 1.1 and HTTP 1.1 protocols.
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later installed on a computer with an Internet connection to and access to the report server.
  • Microsoft Visual Studio or the Microsoft .NET Framework SDK installed on a computer if you want to develop and deploy Reporting Services applications using the Microsoft .NET Framework.
  • An in-depth understanding of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services features and capabilities.
  • A firm understanding of SOAP and XML Web services.
  • Development experience in a .NET Framework-compatible language such as Microsoft Visual C# or Microsoft Visual Basic, if you plan to use the .NET Framework as your development platform.

See Also

Other Resources

Report Designer
Report Samples (Reporting Services)
Reporting Services Documentation Map
Report Server Web Service

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance