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SQL SERVER REPORTING
SERVICESDan Wingate
Senior Technology Consultant
RECOMMENDED REFERENCE BOOKS
WHAT IS SQL SERVER REPORTING SERVICES
• It is a server-based, extensible, and scalable platform from which to deliver and present information.
• SQL Server databased report definitions
• Web based user interface for report deployment and development.
WHY SSRS 2008
• You all ready own it!
• Easy deployment
• Active Directory based security
• Report Development can be done in web based report manager or with Visual Studio.
• Easily exports to Excel, HTML, XML, PDF, CSV, TIFF and Word Reports
• Provides subscription based reports emailed or on the network.
SSRS AND DYNAMICS GP
• Over sixty canned GP reports available free to download and install. Search on Customer source for SQL Server Reporting Services
• Easy deployment to non GP users
SSRS AND DYNAMICS GP
• Link to Dynamics GP 2010 SSRS download.
https://mbs.microsoft.com/customersource/downloads/servicepacks/mdgp2010_srsdownload.htm?printpage=false&stext=SQL Server reporting services download
OPTIONS FOR DEVELOPING SSRS REPORTS
• Report Builder 1.0– Is a throwback to SSRS 2005
– Dependant on report modules existing
• Report Builder 2.0– Requires the install of Feature Pack to client
– Improved functionality but still limited
• Business Intelligence Development Studio– Full development environment
REPORT BUILDER 2.0
REPORT BUILDER 2.0 DATASET
REPORT BUILDER 2.0 TABLE/MATRIX WIZARD
REPORT BUILDER 2.0 TABLE/MATRIX WIZARD
REPORT BUILDER 2.0 TABLE/MATRIX WIZARD
REPORT BUILDER 2.0 TABLE/MATRIX WIZARD
REPORT BUILDER 2.0
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPMENT STUDIO
(VISUAL STUDIO 2008)
• Data Regions
• Toolbox
• Properties Window
• Deployment
SSRS 2008 DEPLOYMENT AND SECURITY
• Roll Based Authorization
• Windows Integrated Security (Active Directory Users and Groups)
• Folder Level Security
• Report Level Security
• Data source Security
SSRS 2008 DATA EXPORTS
• Export to multiple file type
– Excel
– HTML
– CSV
– Tiff
– Word
SSRS 2008 SUBSCRIPTIONS
• Uses of Subscriptions
– Deliver reports to end users
– Save reports for offline viewing
– Send long reports directly to disk
FAQ LINK
• https://mbs2.microsoft.com/Knowledgebase/kbdisplay.aspx?wtntzsmnwukntmmyxupyzqpouxnxspsypwwwwonwumqpnovy
SUMMARY
• You own it
• Requires someone with SQL skills to setup custom reports
• Easy to deliver data to non GP users
• Allows for linking to multiple databases
