Microsoft Report Viewer <2026 Release>

: Includes native print functionality, allowing for "pixel-perfect" physical copies of reports. Processing Modes: Local vs. Remote

This paper provides a detailed analysis of the controls, focusing on their role within the .NET ecosystem for rendering business intelligence data. It explores the two distinct control types (WebForms and WinForms), the architectural shift from Report Definition Language (RDLC) client-side processing to server-side integration with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), and the critical migration path from legacy versions to the modern Microsoft.ReportingServices.ReportViewerControl NuGet packages. microsoft report viewer