how can i deploy crystal reports without MSI

[Tim_Mac]

hi,
i read the crystal reports documentation on deploying for asp.net, but
they tell you to build a web setup project, which i presume is an msi.
i only have FTP access to the web server and hence can't run MSI's on
it. does this mean i can't use CR in my web app? is there any way
around it?
thanks
tim

 

[Scott Allen]

Tim:

You'd have to have the hoster deploy those file as they require a
special step to be properly registered and licensed.

 

[Tim_Mac]

hi scott,
thanks for your reply.
is there any way i could ftp the setup file to the server, and execute
it through an aspx web page, using .Net and some COM interop?

cheers
tim

 

[Scott Allen]

You might be able to execute the setup with Process.Start, but you'll
need enough privileges to install it. If you are hosting with a
hosting company they typically don't give permissions for this type of
action.