Deploying RAS Environments

The RAS APIS are available in two different environmentsas a service of the BusinessObjects Enterprise framework or as part of Crystal Reports Server. For the remainder of the chapter, any reference to functionality being provided in BusinessObjects Enterprise automatically implies that the same functionality is available in Crystal Reports Server, unless otherwise noted.

Using RAS in a BusinessObjects Enterprise (or Crystal Reports Server) Environment

BusinessObjects Enterprise provides a framework for delivering enterprise reporting. RAS adds the capability for users to modify reports stored in BusinessObjects Enterprise. In this scenario, the BusinessObjects Enterprise framework manages the RAS. Multiple instances of the RAS can be added and BusinessObjects Enterprise will load balance between them.