Using ReportViewer control for accessing reports

It is always better to open functionalities related to reports within the solution rather directing users to different applications or tools. It makes the solution complete and user does not need to worry on other applications required for accessing reports. This recipe speaks about it, let's see how we can integrate Reporting Services reports with .NET applications.

Getting ready

Microsoft Visual Studio provides a control called ReportViewer that can be used for integrating Reporting Services reports with .NET applications. There are two controls: one for Windows applications and another for Web applications. Both work in same fashion and have same functionalities but design is specific to the application ...

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