Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services, 5th Edition

Up-to-Date Coverage of Microsoft® SQL Server® 2016 Reporting Services, Including the Mobile Report Publisher

Build, publish, and maintain paginated and mobile reports using the expert tips and best practices contained in this hands-on guide. Written by a member of the original Reporting Services development team, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services, Fifth Edition, fully explains the process of creating and distributing reports and shows how to maximize all of the powerful, integrated SSRS capabilities, including the new and enhanced features. A detailed case study and sample reports are featured in this practical resource.

• Plan for, install, configure, and customize SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services
• Design and generate feature-rich reports using the Report Wizard
• Work with Report Designer in Visual Studio, Report Builder, and the Mobile Report Publisher
• Incorporate charts, images, gauges, and maps
• Enhance your reports through summarizing, totaling, and interactivity
• Build reusable report templates
• Embed Visual Basic .NET functions and subreports
• Enable end-user access via the Report Server and its web portal interface
• Integrate SSRS reports with your own websites and custom applications
• Follow along with sample reports from the book’s case study

Table of Contents

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 Geography Lesson: Using Maps and Spatial Data Types
Chapter 8 Kicking It Up a Notch: Intermediate Reporting
Chapter 9 Beyond Wow: Advanced Reporting
Chapter 10 Make Mine to Go: Mobile Reporting

Part III Report Serving
Chapter 11 Traveling Portal-to-Portal: The Reporting Services Web Portal
Chapter 12 Delivering the Goods: Report Delivery
Chapter 13 Teamwork: Integrating Reporting Services
Chapter 14 Well Begun: Best Practices