What database does Crystal Reports use?
As one of the most popular database servers used in all types of organizations, Microsoft SQL Server finds itself as a required data source for many types of SAP Crystal Reports projects.
How can you connect Crystal report to the databases?
Start Crystal Reports from SAP.
- Click in Set Datasource Location.
- Click on OLE DB (ADO) and “Make New Connection”.
- Select in the new window „SQL Server Native Client 11.0“ click “Next”.
- Select the right SQL Instance.
- Enter provided credentials, select Database and click Finish.
- New connection has been created.
Is SQL a Crystal report?
When you connect to an SQL database, Crystal Reports acts as an SQL client application, connecting to your SQL server through your network. When you design a report that accesses SQL data, Crystal Reports builds an SQL query.
Can Crystal Reports connect to SQL server?
As long as compatible versions of OLE DB drivers are installed on the client computer (this is often accomplished automatically by installation of SQL Crystal Reports or another database/client application), SAP Crystal Reports will connect directly to SQL Server with no other intervention required.
How does Crystal Report connect to HANA database?
SAP Table as Crystal Report Data Source on HANA Version
- Step 1 : Choose ODBC (RDO) as New Connection.
- Step 2 : Choose Enter Connection String ( Click on the button, default is Select Data Source on upper side picture)
- Step 3 : Enter Connection String, with this format.
Can Crystal Reports write to a database?
SAP Crystal Reports connects to databases through database drivers. Each driver is written to handle a specific database type or database access technology.
Which is better SSRS or Crystal Reports?
Crystal tends to be better at printing reports. The report size and margin settings can cause blank pages in SSRS. Reporting Services will not allow you to pass values from a sub-report to a main report, but it does enable you to nest sub-reports within other sub-reports.
What language is Crystal Reports written in?
Crystal syntax is the formula language included in all versions of Crystal Reports. If you are familiar with Microsoft Visual Basic or other versions of Basic, then Basic syntax may be more familiar to you.
How do I change a Database in Crystal Reports?
Right-click in the embedded SAP Crystal Reports Designer, point to Database, and click Set Datasource Location. From the Current Data Source list, choose the data source table from which you want to change. In the Replace with list, browse for the new data source. Select the table you want to change to.