RDC method - Windows Server 2012

[Former Member]

We are in the process of certifying an application for Windows Server 2012. The app was developed in classic ASP and Visual Basic, and uses the RDC method (CRViewer.DLL and CRAXDRT.DLL) to execute and display reports.

We understand that Crystal Reports XI R2 was the last version in which RDC method was still available. Subsequent versions do not support RDC.

We have found two issues with Crystal Reports XI R2:

(1) SAP does not offer any form of support for that version.

(2) It is not supported on Windows Server 2012 so we will not be able to install on that OS version.

Our question is: Do you offer any alternatives (version/runtime/component) after Crystal Reports XI R2, compatible with Windows Server 2012, that would allow us to continue to use the RDC method. Our main objective is to certify Windows Server 2012 for our application, however, re-writing the application in .NET specifically to certify the reporting component would not be feasible at this time.

Thanks for your time.

Regards,

Mansoor

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

Hi Mansoor

Unfortunately, there are no "alternatives (version/runtime/component) after Crystal Reports XI R2, compatible with Windows Server 2012". Not even the SDK for VS .NET from CR XI R2 is supported on WIN 2012. See this wiki for more details:

Which Crystal Reports assembly versions are supported in which versions of Visual Studio .NET - Busi...

I don't see how you can even consider certifying the app for WIN 2012 if the app uses deprecated APIs as well as an unsupported OS...

If you really want to get the app certified for WIN 2012, your only option is to update the app to use the .NET SDK with VS 2010, or 2012, 0r 2013.

- Ludek

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[Former Member · Accepted solution]

Hi Ludek,

Thanks for the prompt response.

We are considering our options and will get back to this thread, if needed. Please keep the thread open for now.

Regards,

Mansoor

[former_member183750 · Accepted solution]

No worries. These never get get closed. Rarely, for various reasons I will lock a discussion, but that is like one in a few hundred.

We'll be here

- Ludek