Hello
I've been given a task to connect to SQL database, display data in SharePoint (100s of fields), add filters and searches and print reports - in Sharepoint. Users would need access to specific facility only, based on AD group. I know that I can display data easily in SharePoint, without designing web app, but not sure how to accomplish showing and printing reports.
I usually design windows applications in Visual Studio, but not web app. Should I look into creating web app in ASP.net or SharePoint project? Or just design a web part in ASP.net? Or is there a way to setup everything in SharePoint designer after setting up connection under external content types or data sources (not sure which way is better)? I'm working with SharePoint Designer 2010, SQL server 2012, Visual Studio 2012
Any advice and references/links are welcome! Feeling overwhelmed with variety of options and trying to get an expert opinion on correct approach... Thank you!
Alla Sanders