Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services

by Brian Larson, Brian Welcker (Foreword by)

Overview

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Microsoft's Reporting Services product is a vital part of the SQL Server 2005 business intelligence platform, but it works with virtually any data source

This hands-on guide explains how to transform data into insightful and interactive Web-based reports using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services. With coverage of everything from installation to administration, the book demonstrates how to use this powerful server-based reporting solution to improve business decision-making and facilitate company-wide — even worldwide — communication.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780072262391
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	12/12/2005
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	767
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.55(d)

About the Author

Brian Larson (Arden Hills, MN), MCSD, served as a member of the Reporting Services development team on a contract basis, and has contributed to the code base. He is the Chief of Technology (COT) for Superior Consulting Services (SCS) in the Twin Cities. SCS is a Microsoft Certified Partner and is currently developing a client solution that uses Microsoft Reporting Services for report production and distribution.

Brian has been invited to speak on Reporting Services at several conferences including SQL Server Magazine Connections (both in Vegas and Orlando), has been interviewed as a subject matter expert by Microsoft TechNet, .NET Rocks, and others and has written articles for SQL Server Magazine.

Table of Contents

FOREWORD
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
INTRODUCTION
Part I: Getting Started

Chapter 1: Let's Start at the Very Beginning

Chapter 2: Putting the Pieces in Place: Installing Reporting Services
Part II: Report Authoring

Chapter 3: DB 101: Database Basics

Chapter 4: A Visit to Emerald City: The Report Wizard

Chapter 5: Removing the Train Wheels: Building Basic Reports

Chapter 6: Graphic Expression: Using Charts and Images in Reports

Chapter 7: Kicking It Up a Notch: Intermediate Reporting

Chapter 8: Beyond Wow: Advanced Reporting

Chapter 9: A Leading Exporter: Exporting Reports to Other Rendering Formats
Part III: Report Saving

Chapter 10: How Did We Ever Manage Without You? The Report Manager

Chapter 11: Delivering the Goods: Report Delivery

Chapter 12: Extending Outside the Box: Customizing Reporting Services
Part IV: Appendixes
APPENDIX A: REPORT ITEM REFERENCE
APPENDIX B: WEB SERVICE INTERFACE REFERENCE
APPENDIX C: REPORT DEFINITION LANGUAGE REFERENCE
APPENDIX D: AD HOC REPORTING
INDEX