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what are the downsides of running Crystal Server on a desktop instead of server?

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What are the downsides of running Crystal Server 2016 on a desktop instead of a server?

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former_member187093
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it depends on the requirement - is it business critical reports like that...

I believe you got some reason for trying this.. it's fine as long as you don't get any technical issue.

DellSC
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Sivakumar, I don't think it will even let you install on a desktop OS - you could with BO 3.1/CRS 2008 and older, but the newer versions specifically look for a server OS as part of the installation process.

-Dell

former_member187093
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yes Dell, Thanks.

if he is really wants to install in desktop then he can bypass the validation by using MSI editor, I guess license violation.

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denis_konovalov
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the main downside is that it is not supported by SAP