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Run RDL Reports Without SSRS: What Carries Over in 2026

Run RDL reports without SSRS by hosting a Web API in your app. See which SSRS features carry over, what needs rework, and how to set it up.

Enos Otieno JumaNovember 12, 2026

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RDL Version Control: Manage Bold Reports Files in Git

RDL version control stores report definition files in Git so every change is tracked, reviewable, and reversible. Learn how to review XML diffs, resolve conflicts, tag releases, restore versions, and deploy approved reports to Bold Reports Server.

Rose KamadiNovember 11, 2026

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SSRS Report Items: The Complete Guide to Basic Report Items

SSRS report items are the building blocks of every paginated RDL report. Learn how the four basic report items (text box, image, line, and rectangle) work in Report Designer, when to use each one, and the design practices that keep reports easy to maintain.

Rose KamadiNovember 6, 2026

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The Evolution of Embedded Reporting: 7 Stages

Embedded reporting has moved through seven stages since SSRS shipped in 2004. See what each stage cost software teams, and use a four-question test to judge any embedded reporting platform.

Rose KamadiNovember 3, 2026

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Report Server vs. Report Viewer SDK: Which Fits Your ISV?

Report server vs. Report Viewer SDK comes down to who owns reporting after launch. This guide compares both models on ownership, multi-tenancy, security, and scaling, with a hybrid option and a proof-of-concept checklist.

Shirley OmbiriNovember 2, 2026

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5 Jaspersoft Alternatives for Embedded Reporting

Compare five Jaspersoft alternatives for embedded, pixel-perfect reporting on embedding, tenant isolation, scheduling, and vendor lifecycle, plus a migration and proof-of-concept checklist.

Rose KamadiOctober 26, 2026

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What’s New in Bold Reports v15.1 for Self-Service & Embedded Reporting

Bold Reports v15.1 adds AI analytics, secure SQL policies, Oracle TCPS, new IDP APIs, viewer upgrades, and key changes.

Enos Otieno JumaOctober 8, 2026

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Bold Reports vs. SSRS: A 2026 Developer’s Guide to Switching

Bold Reports vs. SSRS compared: SSRS 2022 is the last SSRS release. Weigh RDL support, embedding, hosting, and migration effort for your app.

Enos Otieno JumaOctober 7, 2026

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RDLC Reports in ASP.NET Core: Report Viewer Guide 2026

Learn how to display RDLC reports in ASP.NET Core using Report Viewer. Step-by-step setup, RDL vs RDLC comparison, deployment, security & troubleshooting tips.

Rose KamadiOctober 5, 2026

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Alternating Row Colors in SSRS Tablix: The Complete Guide

Learn how alternating row colors improves SSRS tablix readability and apply it to tables, grouped rows, and matrix reports using RowNumber and RunningValue.

Rose KamadiSeptember 30, 2026