User-Invoked Initial Report Preview in Report Server

Developers can enhance the end-user experience and optimize server resource utilization by preventing heavy reports from loading automatically without user confirmation. By implementing a confirmation step before initiating the load process, users are given control over whether they wish to proceed with viewing large, resource-intensive reports. This approach reduces unnecessary server load, improves application performance and prevents users from being overwhelmed by unexpected delays or performance issues.

Right-to-Left Text Support in RS.NET(Preview) on Linux

With RTL text rendering support on Linux, reports may now contain right-to-left languages, such as Arabic and Hebrew, seamlessly within reports. This enhancement supports accurate text direction and proper ligature rendering, greatly improving readability and user experience for audiences who read in RTL languages. By incorporating RTL support, Report Server for .NET becomes more accessible and user-friendly for a global audience.

No Error Display for Missing Images in Report Server

Extending the existing NoDataMessage and NoDataStyle properties to the PictureBox item will provide report designers with greater control over handling missing images in reports. Currently available for other items, these properties allow customization or suppression of error messages when data is unavailable. By applying them to the PictureBox, report authors can be certain that missing images will not disrupt the layout or design of the report.

Improved Encryption Algorithms for Sensitive Assets Storage

All sensitive data entries in the Report Server assets may now be encrypted following a new process, to better protect confidential information protection. This security enhancement complies with industry standards and is another result of our commitment to deliver a more secure and reliable product.

MSSQL-Provisioning for Containerized Report Server for .NET

Docker containerization is one of the easiest and most popular deployment options. Now, Report Server for .NET can automatically provision MS SQL asset storage when launched in a Docker container, further simplifying deployment. This update eliminates manual setup, enabling faster, more efficient workflows so users can focus on building great reports.

Assets for Deploying RS.NET on Linux

We released a Preview version of the Report Server targeting the .NET runtime so that it can be deployed both on Windows and Linux platforms. This new version of the server can be installed on Windows using the original MSI installer tools which, offer choosing the desired flavor.

With this release, it is much easier to deploy the Report Server for .NET on the Linux platform. All necessary assets are packed and available as a separate download among the other available product assets.

Single Sign-on Authentication in RS.NET

The new Report Server for .NET now supports Single Sign-On functionality using Microsoft Entra ID. The password policy for adding new users now follows a stricter template. This brings improved security for your organization by lowering the risk of reusing passwords and allowing you to conform to the multifactor authentication policy as defined for your organization. At the same time, it improves the authentication experience for the Report Server users.

Learn how to provision Single Sign-On.

Rate Limiter on the Web API

To improve the security of our product, the Report Server now offers the Web APIs Rate Limiter. This functionality limits the number of requests from a single IP for a specific period of time, helping to protect the Server against malicious requests. The rate can be configured in the Report Server configuration pages.