Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services 4E / Edition 4

by Brian Larson

Overview

Create, deploy, and manage business intelligence reports using the expert tips and best practices in this hands-on resource. Written by a member of the original Reporting Services development team, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services, Fourth Edition covers the complete process of building and distributing reports and explains how to maximize all of the powerful, integrated SSRS capabilities, including the new and enhanced features. A detailed case study and sample reports are included in this practical reference.

• Plan for, install, configure, and customize SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services
• Retrieve data with SELECT queries
• Generate reports from the Report Wizard and from scratch
• Enhance your reports with charts, images, gauges, and maps
• Add value to reports through summarizing, totaling, and interactivity
• Build reusable report templates
• Embed Visual Basic, .NET functions and subreports into your reports
• Enable end-user access to reports via the Report Server and its Report Manager web interface
• Integrate SSRS reports with your own websites and custom applications
• Follow along with sample reports from the book's case study

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071760478
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	03/01/2012
Edition description:	Net
Pages:	784
Sales rank:	1,152,181
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.88(h) x 1.55(d)

About the Author

Brian Larson, MCITP:BI, MCDBA, served as a member of the Reporting Services development team and contributed to the original code base. He is Vice President of Technology for Superior Consulting Services (SCS), a Microsoft Managed Partner. Brian has been invited to speak on SSRS at several national conferences, including the PASS Summit, and is a former columnist for SQL Server Magazine.

Table of Contents

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 Training Wheels: Building Basic Reports

Chapter 6. Graphic Expression: Using Charts, Images, and Gauges

Chapter 7. Geography Lesson: Using Maps and Spatial Data Types

Chapter 8. Kicking It Up a Notch: Intermediate Reporting

Chapter 9. Beyond Wow: Advanced Reporting

Part III: Reporting Serving

Chapter 10. How Did We Ever Manage Without You—The Report Manager

Chapter 11. Delivering the Goods: Report Delivery

Chapter 12. Teamwork: Integrating Reporting Services

Chapter 13. Well Begun: Best Practices

Index