Column level access in Crystal Report Server

Hi,I have three fields in my Crystal Report. The crystal report will be exported to PDF by my customised web application. The application has a built in user security and access control model. However if user 1 logs in he should see all the 3 columns(database fields) on the exported PDF. If user 2 logs in he should see only first 2 columns as he has access to only those. We would also be using Crystal Report Server.I know this could be done in Crystal Report itself but is there any way to leverage column level access (and also row level) functionality using Crystal Report Server. The Crystal Report reports off an ODBC Datasource.It would be great if any one could help me in this regard. Cheers.

If you were running the same version designer and server, you could open your reports straight from the repository, and save them straight back. Then you wouldnt have multiple versions of RPTs flying about.
I have just purchased a new licence for 2008 and an 2008 upgrade for a Xr2.
I don't think I completely understand, but we do have Crystal Reports 2008 and Crystal Reports Server 2008 available for purchase.

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Hi,
Crystal Reports Server is intended for small to medium sized organizations that require the ability to create, manage, and deliver reports over the web. A single server solution packaged with Crystal Reports XI and five concurrent access licenses, Crystal Reports Server is ideal for delivering reports to small groups of users. It is currently available for Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3, and SuSE Enterprise Server platforms.
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Usually access is controlled by permissions which are set in the CMC (BO web admin tool). You can map 3rd party groups from AD or LDAP and then assign permissions to those groups or set up security with built in enterprise groups as well. You may elect to use any combination of the above. For more complex security models there can use database and row level security built into our meta layers called business views and universes.
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After install Crystal Report Server 2011, can not access control tools

Afte install Crystal Report Server 2011, can not access control tools from web or from application.
My server OS is Windows 2008 R2 SP1. I follow the default setting. How to fix it?
Error message is above.

Is Tomcat started? On your Start menu you should have an option to get to "Tomcat Configuration" or, under the CRS menu you can run the "Central Configuration Manager" to start Tomcat.
What URL are you using to connect to the web app? By default Tomcat runs on port 8080 so your URL should look something like this: "http://<servername>:8080/BOE/CMC" or "http://<servername>:8080/BOE/BI".
If Tomcat is running and you're trying to access it from another computer, check to see if the Windows Firewall is turned on for the server - if it is, turn it off for "Domain" access.
If Tomcat won't start, go to the folder where Tomcat is installed and then look in the "logs" folder. There should be a file called "stderr.log" which you can open in Notepad to see what types of errors might be occurring (you can ignore any errors having to do with "persisted sessions".) If there are other errors, post in the BI Platform space to get assistance.
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After install Crystal Report Server 2011, can not access control tool

After install Crystal Report Server 2011, can not access cntrol tool from web or from application. My server OS is Windows 2008 R2 SP1. I follow the fedault setting. How to fix it?
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Missing column at the end of report in Crystal report server 2008 VI

When we run the reports in Crystal report server 2008 VI, for some reports we see the last column is missing some characters. I have few reports that show numbers with decimals at the end of the report, but in CMC it cuts the number at the start of the decimal. I only see the numbers upto the decimal. When I run the same report in Crystal designer, everything works fine.
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Crystal reports server and microsoft access db

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The problem is that when I try to run the report from the Info view console it keeps asking me for a user id and password. I have logged into the CMC admin console and looked at the properites of the report and the process/database tab however not matter what I configure in there it either asks for the username and password or says invlaid object when I try to view the report.
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Try this
Symptom
Access files present on the network drives.
Create a report based on files on the network drives.
Reproducing the Issue
Create a Crystal Report using Access and Excel files on the network drive as Data Source.
Crystal Reports XI Release 1, Release 2.
Operating System: Windows XP SP2
Database: Microsoft Access / Excel.
Resolution
On the Windows XP system go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
Double Click on Administrative Tools.
Double Click on Data Sources (ODBC).
Click on the System DSN tab and then Click on Add.
Select a driver for which you want to set up a data source.
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For Excel Files select 'Driver do Microsoft Excel (*.xls)' as driver type and then click on Finish.
Enter the Data Source Name and under the Database option click on Select.
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Click on create New Report.
Under the Available Data Sources expand the Create New Connection then expand ODBC (RDO) and select the newly created Data Source Name and then click on Finish.
Select the appropriate tables and create a report as per the requirement.
Keywords
Excel Access Crystal Reports Network Drive
Regards,
Raghavendra

Crystal Reports Server 2008 Installation Error

Good day,
My name is Dominic Hung and I work at Business Objects. One of my clients is coming across an installation error on their evaluation of CRS 2008 and is detailed as follows:
They currently have the actual report writer (Crystal Reports 2008) on a desktop PC. It's not installed on the server.
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CMS database error: STU000226
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The "jdcherry" UserID (which I use) is READ ONLY on the MySQL database that's hosted on the Linux box. Does the userID have to have higher priviledges than just READ ONLY in order to validate the database credentials?
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ESX VMWare Server
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Event Category:     Scheduling
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Time:          2:45:31 PM
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Computer:     XXXCRS01
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Edited by: Tan Ivan on Dec 16, 2009 8:30 AM

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SAP told me to add the -type outproc on ALL job servers. I tried this, I haven't had pending jobs yet on XI 3.1, but doesn't mean it doesn't happen anymore. We only randomly saw this due to our activity on the boxes.
It's one main pressing point for us to move to XI 3.1 Sp3.
By adding this switch we were told it won't re-use any jobserverchild.exe's. It will only create and close new ones used for the request.
We saw our pre-spawned go way down, so it looks like it doesn't pre-spawn any after putting this switch in the command line of the job server.
I still have a case open on this issue. I am waiting for it to appear it's head.
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If we restart the CMS OR the job servers, either way they worked after that. I didn't have to do both so that seems like something is losing connectivity to the CMS.
One might say the one point of failure might be the CMS...since all other job servers are having issues. However, all on demand jobs were running fine, even against samples.
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Install Crystal Reports on same machine as Crystal Reports Server 2011

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Is it possible to install Crystal Reports 2008 or 2011 on the same machine as Crystal Reports Server 2011.
We have a number of different Data Sources which are not so accessible by the clients but will be accessible from our Server.
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I am not 100% sure if it's possible with these versions. with older versions, they shared common folders and it was not recommended. Have into account that applying Service Packs and FixPacks will be complicated as well.
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Invalid Key code Error while installing crystal report server 11

While installing crystal report server 11,i am facing an erro which says Invalid Key code Error.I had raised this issue to SAP customer support and attaching the conversation that we had.PLEASE HELP me to resolve the issue.
MAILS--Dear Mohit,
Thanks for the patience.
We have received the below update from the Licensing Team.
You received your permanent key in respect of these licenses - the key is for Crystal Reports Server XI.
You did not purchase these licenses for Crystal Reports Server, but purchased it for Crystal Reports and a 5-named user license for Crystal Reports was included as a special offer. The software included was version XIR2, but you elected to use version XI instead and received key .
You would need to enroll the licenses in maintenance if you want to upgrade them.
In case of any queries please create a ticket via the Service Market Place.
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Customer Interaction Center
SAP Active Global Support
Hello Jessy,
The customer received their permanent key in respect of these licenses - the key is for Crystal Reports Server XI.
They did not purchase these licenses for Crystal Reports Server, they purchased Crystal Reports and a 5-named user license for Crystal Reports was included as a special offer. The software included was version XIR2, but they elected to use version XI instead and they received key .
They cannot decide to upgrade now - they must enrol these licenses in maintenance if they want to upgrade them.
Kind regards,
Rosemary
From: BOSAPASIA
Sent: 29 September 2009 05:49
To: Savage, Rosemary
Subject: FW: Crystal Reports Server Installation Issue
Importance: High
HI Rose ,
Need your assistance on the below issue.
Customer purchased Crystal Report Server XI R2 in 2005. When he is trying to install it now, he is getting an Invalid Key code Error.
He has provided us the Scanned copies of the Key code and the registration number.Can you please help and check if he can be provided with a Keycode.
Regards,
Jessy
CIC Team Lead
Customer Interaction Center
Global Support Centre India
SAP Labs India Pvt Ltd
Hi,
Providing you with the required details to proceed further
Registration Number-
Registration Email Address-taxmantra.support
And also please find attached the scanned copy of the Registration key we got for the Crystal report server.
Dear Mohitk,
Thank you for your information.
I checked with the concerned colleague and received the below update:
Please check from where you got this key code. If from a paper, please scan it to us. Please let them track to the original paper or email.
If you have registered the key code, please provide us the registration number or registration email address so that we will try to check for you.
If you did not register before, as the promotion is over so the key code could not be replaced.
I request you to kindly check the same at your end and revert with the details.
Moreover, there are two ways for Crystal Report customer to get support.
One is customer with bundled product such like BOE and under maintenance. These customers will have an S-user ID and password to log a case in service market place via http://service.sap.com/message
A learning map was provided, listed on left column.
The other is customer with only Crystal report product, the support is via SDN.
http://service.sap.com =>Crystal Reports and Xcelsius Support=>Crystal Reports and Xcelsius Forums
Customers can first check whether other customer has got the same issue and find the reply from our engineers.
You may also post your own thread for support.
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Hi,
I am providing you with the details required to resolve the issue related to Crystal report installation,for reference of the issue please refer the mail below.
Please find attached the Scanned Document containing the details as per the details required by you.
Hope to see a quick resolution for the issue.
Dear Mohit,
Thank you for your e-mail.
As discussed, I understand that youu2019ve procured Crystal Reports Server 11 in 2006. However youu2019re facing issues with key codes while reinstalling the same. We request you to kindly provide us with below details for further assistance.
Your customer number:
Your customer name and address:
Purchase order number:
Any other products purchased along with Crystal Reports Server 11
Any S-User Id:
Any old case ID:
Please feel free to contact us if any further queries.
Hi,
I am raising this concern on behalf on Taxmantra project (Tata Consultancy Services noida).
We have bought licensed Crystal Reports Server 11 near by 2006.We are trying to install the crystal server but while installing ,we have encountered with an error message that:-
"The product key code you have entered is incorrect"
We are facing the same issue in 2006,I am attaching with this email the conversations that was held in 2006 to get the correct key code.
Please help us to resolve the issue as early as possible.
My contact number:
If you need any further information do let me know

Ajit,
By design, the product is not able to be installed under the superuser account.
1. Create a new user and specify a home directory for the user without a quota set.
2. Copy or move the installation files to a directory that the new user can read. I suggest you move the installation files directly into the new user's home directory.
3. Logon as the new user (or su - newuser)
4. run the installation shell script using that new user's account.
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.Tony

Report works on CR Developer XI but not on Crystal Reports Server

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Thanks for that reply..I am stuck now when I am trying to publish a report. I will summarize, what I have done so faar, just to make it easier to reply.
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3) Installed the BOBJ/SAP integration kit.
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I created create a report, but I am not able to publish it. I am clicking the option to directly publish it to enterprise.But its failing complaining regarding some BI roles..not sure...My BW publisher service is starting fine.
Only thing is, I have created all the athorizations etc. i can also Log in to CMC with my BW credentials..So I am assuming BOE is atleast talking with SAP. But my my main aim is publishing reports on the server, which isnt happening when I save it with the above option.
Ok..one more thing, i have not performed the steps for the SAP/BOBJ server side trust..I think this might be the reason as well..Wanted your opinion on it.
Appreciate your input as always..
Thanks,
AK

Error in accessing to Crystal Report CMC

Hi,
i have installed all 3 CDs of Crystal Report Server, but when i try to access the CMC via
.NET/Java Administration Launchpad, the internet browser shows an Error Report,
it states that "The Requested resource (businessobjects/enterprise11/adminlaunch/ is not available.
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Yes, the Tomcat page is showing the error.
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type Status report
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