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Do we need a SQL User that can connect directly to SQL to run Crystal reports?

April 26, 2017Connect crystal directly reports run sql user

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Do we need a SQL User that can connect directly to SQL to run Crystal reports?

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Yes. It can also be a GP user as well, but you would need to turn off GP’s password encryption. Note that this is a less productive method and is not typical. Most people just create a separate direct-log-in to SQL to run their Crystal reports.