Synergetic requires Crystal Report services to run scheduled reports, like the ones used for attendance and absence notifications. Configuring Crystal Report services
To configure Crystal Report services, you need:
- A system with access to the SynergyOne database and Crystal Report files.
- A system account with privileges to access configuration files, log files and report files.
- A login for the SynergyOne database for the service to use.
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
- Crystal Report 12 Redistributable.
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- Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.
- Select Security > Logins from the left folders.
- Right click on Logins and select New Login....
The Login window is displayed - Create the login. For example, zSynergeticService.
- Select User Mapping. from the left-hand panel.
- Select the Map field next to the SynergyOne database.
- Select SynergeticCrystalReports in the Database Role Membership for list.
Installing or updating the service
To install the Crystal Report service:
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Note: Ensure you configure the service before running it.
Configuring the service
To configure how the Crystal Report service runs:
- Open Service.CrystalSched.exe.config in Microsoft Notepad.
- Find the <AppSettings> section.
- Modify the settings according to the comments provided in the configuration file.
Note: Do not change any other settings in the configuration file. Changing other settings may result in your Crystal Report service not functioning correctly. - Save the file.
The service is configured.
Starting the service
To start the Crystal Report service:
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Important: You must complete the steps in this section with a member of the Synergetic Systems Team. See Contact Synergetic Management Systems.
How to:
- Determine the user credentials to be used for the installation. See Determining Crystal Report user credentials
- Configure Crystal reports by installing the Syn Service Suite. See Installing the Syn Service Suite for Crystal reports
- Start the Synergetic Service to complete the configuration. See Starting the Synergetic Service.