Product Description 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
Useful and clear, but little verboseJuly 28, 2010 Luigi Zambetti(Milano (Italy)) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's a good book for learning, almost from scratch, the Reporting Services 2008 without prior knowledge of them.
The numerous step-by-step procedures (often composed from 50 steps and over) need to keep a pc in front of the book, since it would make little sense to simply read it without trying what explains. Unfortunately, in many pages, the author is rather verbose, and would have been desirable greater concision. A quarter of the book is covered by the appendices, even if those relating to the properties of various controls are almost useless, since such information can be retrieveb from the guide quickly.
The binding and pagination are impeccable. Despite the considerable size of the book is easy to keep it open on the desktop near the pc.
Great book for the begining report writerJuly 28, 2010 daforealdeal I used this book to assist in creating reports in SQL Reporting Services after a few months of learning T-SQL. It does a great job with practical examples and easy to follow along instructions. I recommend this book to everyone at my work who is getting in to reporting services. I still go back and use it as a reference.
Excellent BookJuly 5, 2010 objectdev 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
So far this book is just what I wanted. I've used SSRS 2003, 2005 and 2008 but 2008 is quite different and this book helped me familiarize myself with it.
Indispensable Guide and ReferenceJune 15, 2010 Bob Towle(KINGWOOD, TEXAS, US) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Brian's use of complete real-world examples and superb guidance have made this book an indispensable book for the SSRS developer. The downloadable code and examples make it easy to tailor these working products to meet the needs of you own development projects. I have personally taken the example code, modified to meet my requirements and published finished products to the delight of my online clients. Brian will also stand behind his work and can be reached as an additional resource if needed. I don't purchase books that often any longer, but I'd have been lost without this one.
Very good bookJune 5, 2010 Ed 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am new to SSRS. This book gave me all the information to know the benefits of SSRS, best practice programming tips and all the tools I needed to understand SSRS and explore it in more depth on my own. It is a great book. Very detailed but to the point, well explained and easy to follow examples.
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