"Sean" wrote:

> I already have SQL Reporting installed and I have previously created reports
> using the Report Designer via Visual Studio .NET.
>
> Since then, I have had to build a new Laptop and get Report Designer
> Componenets installed on my Laptop. To add to the fire, I now have an
> assistant with a his own Laptop that needs to be able to write reports via
> Visual Studio .NET as well.
>
> Now, for the live of me, I can not remember how I installed on my previous
> Laptop, so, on my new Laptop I ran the Setup.exe from the SQL Reporting
> Services CD ( as mentioned in various books I have on the subject.). Clicked
> through the Welcome, EULA, but then, at the Registration Information, it
> asks for Name/Company and PRODUCT KEY!!!
>
> Uhmm, what Product Key?!?! I checked the CD no product key.
>
>
> So, how is Report Designer Components of the SQL Reporting Services
> licensed? How do obtain a Product Key for the Client Report Designer
> Componenets (Business Intelligent Object Types?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Sean Cottrell
> PC Systems Administrator