I suspect that I'm asking a fruitless question. But, is there any way of viewing SQL Server reports in Python ?.

If Python will allow you to make a simple HTTP request, you can view reports. The only possible catch is that the user will need to authenticate from their client. There are two different approaches to automate report execution with Reporting Services. One is to build and submit a URL through the browser. Since most any rogramming environment will support this simple technique, reports can be integrated into practically any web-based application. The other approach is to make calls against the SSRS web service or SOAP calls directly against the service running on the report server. Although, theoretically, different application programming tools can make SOAP and web service requests & calls, this can be a little more tricky. If you find that you need to attempt the latter technique, you can search this forum and find some Java programmers who have sucessfully programmed the SSRS API. In most cases, the URL approach should suffice. Paul Turley, MVP, www.SQLServerBIBlog.com *Please vote if helpful*

Hi ChrisAdkin, SQL Server Reporting Services provides an HTML Viewer that is used to display reports on demand as they are requested from the Report Server. HTML Viewer provides a framework for viewing reports in HTML. In addition, we can use ReportViewer control to display reports in Web or Window Form application. For more information, please refer to the article below: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms251671(v=VS.90).aspx In addition, SQL Server Reporting Services provides access to the full functionality of the Report Server through the Report Server Web service, and the modular architecture of Reporting Services is designed for extensibility. For more information, please refer to the article below: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms152787.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms152934.aspx Hope this helps. Thanks, Bin Long