Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services Step by Step,

Description

Teach yourself how to build, manage, and access SQL Server 2008 reports - one step at a time. Whether you’re a report developer, IT administrator, or business user, this sequential, learn-by-doing tutorial shows you how to deliver the business intelligence information your organization needs.

Discover how to:

* Install and configure Reporting Services
* Put Report Builder and Report Designer tools to work
* Create interactive, online reports that enable users to sort and filter data

* Add charts and gauges to present data visually

* Deploy reports to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

* Monitor server performance and help secure content

* Use subscriptions to distribute reports via e-mail

* Build ad hoc reports and extend them with custom code

CD features:

* Practice exercises and code samples
* Fully searchable eBook

CONTENTS:

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: Getting Started with Reporting Services
* Chapter 1: Introducing Reporting Services
* Chapter 2: Installing Reporting Services
* Chapter 3: Exploring Reporting ServicesPart II: Developing Reports
* Chapter 4: Designing Reports
* Chapter 5: Developing Expressions
* Chapter 6: Adding Interactivity
* Chapter 7: Using Analysis Services as a Data Source
* Chapter 8: Visualizing Data
* Chapter 9: Developing Report ModelsPart III: Managing the Report Server
* Chapter 10: Deploying Reports to a Server
* Chapter 11: Securing Report Server Content
* Chapter 12: Performing Administrative TasksPart IV: Viewing Reports
* Chapter 13: Accessing Reports Online
* Chapter 14: Creating Ad Hoc Reports
* Chapter 15: Working with SubscriptionsPart V: Using Reporting Services as a Development Platform
* Chapter 16: Programming Reporting ServicesGlossaryAppendix : About the Author