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Anonymous
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6 years ago

Is there a specific Desktop version for RS ?

Hi everyone,    I've got some difficulties to understand the purpose of Report Server.  I need to update the Desktop version because we have an old version dating of 2017.   We're using Report Se...
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mpsrshl's avatar
mpsrshl
Advocate II
6 years ago

Yes there is, and for the Report Server version of PBI, the month of the version of the Desktop designer matches with the version of the Report Server itself. 

 

Easy to check as you may well know is to look at the top bar's text to check what version you are on. 

 

Anonymous's avatar
Anonymous
Not applicable
6 years ago

Hi mpsrshl 

 

Thnxx, I don't know how to check the version of the report server itself. 
Do you mean when I'm connect to the Report Server service ? 

Sorry if it's a dumb question ! 

 

 

Thanks by advance, 

  • az38's avatar
    az38
    Community Champion
    6 years ago

    Anonymous 

    this is RS version:

     

    this is Desktop (no month name):

     

    You can create a report in Desktop version then upload it to Report server but it could be not compatible if you are using newest functionality

     

    do not hesitate to give a kudo to useful posts and mark solutions as solution

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      Not applicable
      6 years ago

      Ok and how can I download the 2017's version of Desktop RS ? 

      Because, when I'm on Microsoft, I don't have the choice, it's downloading the most recent version available. 

      Thanks by advance, 

      • IAmDan's avatar
        IAmDan
        Advocate II
        6 years ago

        I've not used any 2017 version of RS, but in the 2019 version we have now and the 2018 version we've used there is a download button on the menu bar of the Report Server Web Portal that should in theory download the matching desktop client, at least in my experience it always has.

         

        I would also push to get your server version updated by whoever manages it as you are obviously a few versions behind and missing out on some good updates.