I am trying to install Microsoft's reporting services but have found that it will not install on a computer that does not have the full version of SQL installed nor will it install on a server that does not have Visual Studio installed.

Unless I am missing something it seems that it can only be installed on a server with SQL. I have also read that it is not safe to install VS 7 on a production server and I am inclined to believe it. So I guess my question is ... is that true?

If so I guess the only option is to have a test server (another server license) with the full version of SQL Server installed (again another license).

Any comments or suggestions?