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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.
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
Overview
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 ...