'DATE' type in SQL converting to a 'STRING' in CR2008.

Help!
We have just installed the stand-alone version of CR2008 and running against a SQL db back end. The newest version of SQL consists of a data type, 'DATE' that's being recognized in CR as a 'STRING' when the stored procedures are accessed. However, I am converting it back to a 'DATE' data type inside the report and everything looks fine in the CR viewer.
Our concern:
Could this be an issue when the .rpt files are called via an ASP page?
Thanks,
Tony

Hi Tony,
I just checked by adding a Date field type into my 2K8 server and you are correct if you use the Native SQL Server driver. CR does see it only as a string. By default and to handle new types that DB makers can add, CR will convert any type is doesn't recognize into a string.
However if you install SQL Server Client 10 driver and use it then you will see the Date field as a date type.
So, if you are using MS SQL Server 2008 then simply install the Client and then you can use the SP.
You can install it off the MS CD or use this link to their tools:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyId=C6C3E9EF-BA29-4A43-8D69-A2BED18FE73C&displaylang=en
Look for the Client install only, 32 or 64 bit.
Thank you
Don
Edited by: Don Williams on Nov 20, 2010 12:39 PM

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