| Feature | .rdlc (Local Mode) | .rdl (Remote Mode) | | --- | --- | --- | | | Client-side (within application) | SSRS server | | Data source | Any .NET object: DataTable , IEnumerable , BusinessObject | SSRS shared data sources / server datasources | | Deployment | File embedded in project or copied as content | Stored on SSRS server | | Subreports | Must be nested within main report file | Can reference separate .rdl | | Report Server features | Not available (no schedules, subscriptions, caching) | Full server-side management |
In the ecosystem of enterprise software development, reporting is not just a feature—it is a necessity. Stakeholders need invoices, management needs dashboards, and operations need shipping labels. For developers working within the .NET framework, has long been the go-to control for embedding robust reporting capabilities directly into Windows Forms (WinForms) and Web Forms (ASP.NET) applications. microsoft report viewer
Install-Package Microsoft.Reporting.WinForms | Feature |