MigrationCase study
Crystal Reports to SSRS Migration
Moving a growing securities firm from Crystal Reports to SQL Server Reporting Services, with optimised queries and a scalable architecture for faster reports.
Before
- Slow reports from complex, inefficient queries
- A system struggling with growing data
- An outdated interface for building reports
- Integration issues with SQL Server
After
- Optimised queries and faster reports
- A scalable SSRS architecture
- An easier interface for building reports
- Seamless SQL Server integration
01 · The challenge
Where they started
A prominent securities firm wanted faster report generation, better visualisation and a seamless connection between its reports and its SQL Server environment.
Performance
Complex queries and inefficient retrieval created bottlenecks that delayed reports.
Scalability
As the firm grew, Crystal Reports struggled with heavier data loads.
An outdated interface
Creating and modifying reports was slow for users.
Integration
Poor integration with the SQL Server database caused synchronisation and compatibility issues.
02 · The solution
What we built
Our consultants devised a migration strategy that fixed performance at the source as well as moving the reports.
How it fits together
- Crystal ReportsLegacy
- Report assessmentSources and dependencies
- Optimised queriesSQL Server
- SSRS reportsRedesigned
- Trained usersSelf-sufficient
Database optimisation
Analysed the database structure and optimised queries for faster retrieval.
Scalable architecture
Designed an SSRS architecture that performs well as data grows.
User-centric design
Made it easier for users to design, modify and manage reports.
Seamless integration
Integrated SSRS with SQL Server for real-time data access.
03 · Delivery
How we delivered it
- 1
Evaluate
Assessed existing reports, data sources, dependencies and structures.
- 2
Optimise
Restructured and optimised the complex queries.
- 3
Redesign
Rebuilt the reports in SSRS using modern design principles.
- 4
Train
Trained users to generate and manage reports in SSRS.
04 · Results
What changed
Faster reports
Drastically shorter report generation times and quicker decisions.
Room to grow
The SSRS setup handles heavier workloads as the firm grows.
Empowered users
Staff create and modify reports more easily.
Real-time insight
Integration with SQL Server gives timely access to data.
05 · Technology
Built with
- SSRS
- Crystal Reports
- SQL Server
- Query optimisation
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