How is the Report and Dashboard Server licensed?
You must purchase a license to the server itself and individual Client Access Licenses (CALs). If you purchase the Report and Dashboard Server it includes 15 CALs. Additional CALs can be purchased in bundles of 5.
What is a CAL and why do we need it?
A CAL (or Client Access License) represents the right to have an account in the Report Server. Each time a new user is added to the Report and Dashboard Server the available CAL count decrements. Once the CAL count reaches zero, you must either purchase additional CAL's, delete a user, or make a user inactive in order to create additional users.
Can I redistribute the Report and Dashboard Server royalty free?
No. Unlike other DevExpress .NET controls, the Report and Dashboard Server does not allow you to resell, lease, package, or otherwise distribute the Report Server to a third party.
Can I distribute the Report Server as part of an application I build?
The best way to distribute solutions you've built on top of the Report and Dashboard Server is to purchase a Report and Dashboard Server (with 15 CALs) on behalf of your client or have them purchase a license directly. If you purchased the Report and Dashboard Server as part of your Universal License you are not allowed to install your own copy of the Report and Dashboard Server on client premises as the software is licensed for your organization and not for your client's organization
Support is provided by one of two methods: either by a web-based system, or by email. DevExpress aim to respond to all questions within one business day. Support via phone, IM, or chat is not provided. The support team may, in certain circumstances, decide to access your development machine using Remote Desktop or similar. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Support is only provided to developers with a valid license.
IT Friendly
Easy setup and administration
The DevExpress Report and Dashboard Server reduces pressures on both development and IT teams by empowering users to directly generate and manage documents (reports and dashboards). The Report and Dashboard Server offers straightforward user management and role definition so you retain control where needed. It includes insightful data management capabilities in order to maximize productivity and minimize grunt work. It delivers on the promise of simplified report customization so end-users can unleash the power of information in a manner that best fits their needs. Built-in document versioning means modifications can be made safely. Hassle-free report distribution means information is delivered to who matters, when it matters.
Enterprise Ready
Any database, anytime
The DevExpress Report and Dashboard Server offers long-term flexibility because it never places restrictions on the manner in which data is accessed and because it abstracts the document presentation layer from the data layer. The DevExpress Report and Dashboard Server ensures that when a document is generated, it can be viewed on any device or form factor against any database or data source.
An All-in-One Solution
Reports and dashboards your way
The DevExpress Report and Dashboard Server allows you to create, manage and distribute both static reports and interactive business intelligence dashboards across your entire enterprise. DevExpress Report and Dashboard server ships with all the tools you'll need to identify trends within your organization and provide management with the insights necessary to understand strengths or anticipate weakness within any business.