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The Definitive Guide to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services

Create and deliver data-rich reports across the enterprise using this complete server-based reporting solution. Written by a member of the original Reporting Services development team, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services covers the entire report-building and distribution process, including data extraction, integration with desktop and Web applications, and end-user access. The book explains how to maximize all of the powerful features, including the new Tablix data format, as well as enhanced performance, scalability, and visualization capabilities.

  • Install, configure, and customize SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
  • Create SELECT queries to extract data
  • Generate reports from the Report Wizard and from scratch
  • Add charts, images, and gauges
  • Build reusable report templates
  • Use the new Tablix data format to create reports with any structure
  • Export reports to Word, Excel, PDF, HTML, XML, and other formats
  • Enable end-user access to reports via the Report Server and its Report Manager web interface
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Explains how to create, manage, and deliver traditional and interactive reports with SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services. This guide covers the report-building and distribution process, including data extraction, integration with desktop and Web applications, and end-user access. It contains more than 60 practical, reusable report and code samples.
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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. 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 Serving
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. Ad Hoc Reporting
Index
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780071548083
Publisert
2008-10-16
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Vekt
1500 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
185 mm
Dybde
45 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
896

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Biografisk notat

Brian Larson (Arden Hills, MN) served as a contract member of the Reporting Services development team and contributed to the code base. He has contributed to SQL Server Magazine and is the Chief of Technology for Superior Consulting Services. With over 18 years of experience in the computer industry, and 14 years as a software development consultant, Brian is an MCSD as well as an MCDBA, and has authored and delivered training curriculum for SQL Server 2000 and C#.NET as well as numerous custom applications.