Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Definitive Guide to Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services
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
Table of Contents: Part I: Getting StartedChapter 1. Let's Start at the Very Beginning
Chapter 2. Putting the Pieces in Place: Installing Reporting Services
Part II: Report AuthoringChapter 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 ServingChapter 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