Before you install Crystal Enterprise on Windows, consider which of the following scenarios is best for you:
In this scenario, you install Crystal Enterprise on a single machine that is already running as a web server. This provides the quickest way to install Crystal Enterprise.
In this scenario, you maintain separation between Crystal Enterprise and your web server by running them on separate machines. Once you've installed Crystal Enterprise on one machine, you install and configure the Web Connector on the web server machine.
This scenario is also ideal if you have a single UNIX server that is running as your dedicated web server. You retain the use of your UNIX web server, and you can still install Crystal Enterprise on Windows.
By expanding your installation, you take advantage of the scalability of Crystal Enterprise. The ways in which you choose to expand your system depend largely upon your current configuration and your reporting requirements. This section provides the steps to running the Expand installation. It is strongly recommended that, before you expand your installation, you consult the Crystal Enterprise Administrator's Guide for sample configurations, general scalability considerations, information about APS clustering, and so on.
Although most end users interact with Crystal Enterprise over the Web, several client tools are also provided as stand
The Custom installation allows you to choose exactly which components are installed. It is recommended that you run this installation only when you are familiar with specific Crystal Enterprise components and their roles.
Note: To connect to Crystal Enterprise from within Crystal Reports 8.5, you must first update Crystal Reports. For details, see the Crystal_Reports_Updates.rtf file included with your product distribution.
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