Which server do I install Crystal Reports Server On?

I'm new to crystal reports server and preparing to install 2008. I've been through the Crystal Reports Server 2008 Quick Installation Guide for Window and it does not refer to which server it should be installed on. I'm currently running a SQL server Business One is located on, a web server for Web Tools and an Exchange Server. I'm assuming I would install it on my SQL server that has SAP located there also. Is there a recomended location or suggestions for specific location?

Hi,
not sure what you mean but let's summarize:
Task: Building reports that fetch data from SAP sources
Software needed: Crystal Reports Designer 2008 + BOBJ int.Kit for SAP (client installation option)
Task: Publishing and scheduling CR reports that fetch data from SAP sources
Software needed: BO Edge XI 3.1 or BO Enterprise XI 3.1 + BOBJ int.Kit for SAP (server installation option)
You mentioned that you want to install Crystal Reports Server 2008. It provides almost the same functionality as BO Enterprise and BO Edge but it DOES NOT support scheduling and publishing reports in the InfoView (kind of BOBJ portal) which fetch data from SAP sources.
I would suggest to install the BOBJ server software on a separate machine, as long as the machine resides on the same domain as your SAP server.
Regards,
Stratos

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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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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.
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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.
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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

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