Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services

Description

Design and deliver insightful and interactive Web-based reports.Transform your company's valuable data into easily shared information with help from this definitive resource. Written by a member of the development team, this hands-on guide covers everything from installation to administration and shows you how to create visually appealing reports with ease and accuracy. You'll get a firm understanding of the entire report-building process by following a case study throughout the course of the book. Learn first-hand how to extract data using Query Builder and master key tools such as the Report Wizard and Report Manager. Leverage the power of Microsoft's most powerful server-based reporting solution to improve business decision-making and facilitate company-wide - even worldwide - communication.Essential Skills for Database Professionals:- Follow steps to prepare for a smooth installation process.- Explore the ins and outs of the SELECT query and ensure data integrity.- Create cleanly designed interactive reports and deliver them in a timely manner.- Generate reports with the aid of the Report Wizard and from scratch.- Work with line, text box, and rectangle controls.- Add polish to your reports with images, color, and charts.- Control the properties of a report item using Visual Basic expressions.- Use the Report Manager to share information in a secure, managed environment.