8.5 Using the Crystal XI R2 Web Server

Crystal Reports Server XI on Linux installs a Web Server through which you can perform administrative tasks as well publish and view reports.

The administrative portal is accessed through your browser at the following URL:

http://<hostname_or_IP_of_web_server>:<port number_for_webserver_port>/businessobjects/enterprise115/WebTools/adminlaunch

The non-administrative (general use) portal is accessed through your browser at the following URL:

http://<hostname_or_IP_of_web_server>:<port number_for_webserver_port>/businessobjects/enterprise115/WebTools/adminlaunch

8.5.1 Testing connectivity to the Web Server

To test connectivity to the Web Server:

  1. Go to another machine that is on the same network as your Web Server.

  2. Provide 

    http://<hostname_or_IP_of_web_server>:<port number_for_webserver_port>/businessobjects/enterprise115/WebTools/adminlaunch

    You should get a Crystal BusinessObjects Web page.

8.5.2 Setting a “Named User” Account

The license key supplied with Crystal Reports Server is a Named User account key. The Guest account has to be changed from Concurrent User to Named User.

To set the Guest Account as Named User:

  1. Open a Web browser and provide the following url:

    http://<hostname_or_IP_of_web_server>:<port number_for_webserver_port>/businessobjects/enterprise115/WebTools/adminlaunch

  2. Click Central Management Console.

  3. The System Name should be your host computer name. Authentication Type should be Enterprise. If not, select Enterprise.

  4. In the Organize pane, click Users > Guest.

  5. Change connection type from Concurrent User to Named User; Click Update.

    Logoff and close window.

8.5.3 Configuring Reports Permissions

This procedure discusses how to use the Administration Launchpad to configure the permissions on reports to allow you to view and modify reports on demand.

To Configure Reports Permissions:

  1. Open a Web browser and provide the following URL:

    http://<hostname_or_IP_of_web_server>:<port number_for_webserver_port>/businessobjects/enterprise115/WebTools/adminlaunch

  2. Click Central Management Console.

    The System Name should be your host computer name. Authentication Type should be Enterprise. If not, select Enterprise.

  3. Provide your user name, password and click Log On.

  4. In the Organize pane, click Folders.

  5. Single-click SentinelReports; Select All.

  6. Click the Rights tab.

  7. For Everyone, in the drop-down menu to the right select View on Demand.

  8. Click Update; Logoff and close the window.