Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services, Fifth Edition

by Brian Larson

Overview

Up-to-Date Coverage of Microsoft® SQL Server® 2016 Reporting Services, Including the Mobile Report Publisher

Build, publish, and maintain paginated and mobile reports using the expert tips and best practices contained in this hands-on guide. Written by a member of the original Reporting Services development team, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services, Fifth Edition, fully explains the process of creating and distributing reports and shows how to maximize all of the powerful, integrated SSRS capabilities, including the new and enhanced features. A detailed case study and sample reports are featured in this practical resource.

• Plan for, install, configure, and customize SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services
• Design and generate feature-rich reports using the Report Wizard
• Work with Report Designer in Visual Studio, Report Builder, and the Mobile Report Publisher
• Incorporate charts, images, gauges, and maps
• Enhance your reports through summarizing, totaling, and interactivity
• Build reusable report templates
• Embed Visual Basic .NET functions and subreports
• Enable end-user access via the Report Server and its web portal 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:	9781259641510
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	09/23/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	69 MB
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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 Creative Officer for Superior Consulting Services (SCS) in the Twin Cities. SCS is a Microsoft Certified Partner and is currently developing many client solutions that use Microsoft Reporting Services for report production and distribution. Brian has been invited to speak on Reporting Services at several conferences including the PASS Summit, is a SQL Server Pro IdeaXchange Xpert, and has written articles and produced training videos for SQL Server Magazine.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Let's Start at the Very Beginning
Chapter 2: Putting the Pieces in Place: Installing Reporting Services Part 2: 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
Chapter 10: Make Mine to Go: Mobile Reporting
Part 3: Report Serving
Chapter 11: Traveling Portal-to-Portal: The Reporting Services Web Portal
Chapter 12: Delivering the Goods: Report Delivery
Chapter 13: Teamwork: Integrating Reporting Services
Chapter 14: Well Begun: Best Practices