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	Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services 2005 by Brian Larson
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Product Details Binding Paperback Dewey Decimal Number 005.2768 EAN 9780072262391 ISBN 0072262397 Manufacturer McGraw-Hill Osborne Media Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 767 Publication Date December 12, 2005 Publisher McGraw-Hill Osborne Media Availability Usually ships in 24 hours Product Description Microsoft's Reporting Services product is a vital part of the SQL Server 2005 business intelligence platform, but it works with virtually any data source. This hands-on guide explains how to transform data into insightful and interactive Web-based reports using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services. With coverage of everything from installation to administration, the book demonstrates how to use this powerful server-based reporting solution to improve business decision-making and facilitate company-wide -- even worldwide -- communication. Microsoft's Reporting Services product is a vital part of the SQL Server 2005 business intelligence platform, but it works with virtually any data source. This hands-on guide explains how to transform data into insightful and interactive Web-based reports using Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services. With coverage of everything from installation to administration, the book demonstrates how to use this powerful server-based reporting solution to improve business decision-making and facilitate company-wide -- even worldwide -- communication. Generate and distribute comprehensive, integrated reports Transform disparate corporate data into business intelligence with help from this hands-on guide. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services explains how to create, manage, and deliver traditional and interactive reports with this powerful server-based reporting solution. Written by a member of the Reporting Services development team, the book covers the entire report-building and distribution process and offers complete details on all the product's integrated features. Improve business decision-making in your organization by getting the right information to the right people at the right time. ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DATABASE PROFESSIONALS Install and set up SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services Use the SELECT query to extract report data from your data sources Add charts, images, and other graphics Generate reports using the Report Wizard and from scratch Maintain a secure, managed environment Integrate reports with desktop and web applications Enable end-user access to reports via the Report Server and its Report Manager web interface Export reports to other presentation and data exchange rendering formats Brian Larson (Arden Hills, MN), MCSD, served as a member of the Reporting Services development team on a contract basis, and has contributed to the code base. He is the Chief of Technology (COT) for Superior Consulting Services (SCS) in the Twin Cities. SCS is a Microsoft Certified Partner and is currently developing a client solution that uses Microsoft Reporting Services for report production and distribution. Brian has been invited to speak on Reporting Services at several conferences including SQL Server Magazine Connections (both in Vegas and Orlando), has been interviewed as a subject matter expert by Microsoft TechNet, .NET Rocks, and others and has written articles for SQL Server Magazine. Customers who bought this item also bought Delivering Business Intelligence with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Unleashed Inside Microsoft SQL Server 2005: T-SQL Querying (Solid Quality Learning) Professional SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services The Microsoft Data Warehouse Toolkit: With SQL Server 2005 and the Microsoft Business Intelligence Toolset Customer Reviews for: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services 2005 Rating - Never Have I read a better Tech Book - EVER ! You, Brian Larson are wonderful. I have not read a better tech book. You cover everything, from Beginning SQL syntax all the way to Security and executing reports with custom ASP.NET apps and Web Services. I recommend this to everyone, when they ask me how to learn SQL Reporting. - John Johnson Rating - It Assumes You Are A Little Slow I felt like this book thought I couldn't connect the dots. I guess what I should have looked for was more of a reference book. I had no experience with SQL reporting services, but I already knew my way around a SQL query, and although I am mostly a sysadmin by trade, I have dabbled in Microsoft developement products for many years. If you've never seen visual studio and/or you've never touched any kind of relational database or any kind of reporting tools in your life, maybe this would be a good book for ... Read More Rating - Beginners Only? As a very experienced developer I needed to learn about SQL Server Reporting Services as quick as possible as for a project I am starting. I bought this title primarily based on the great reviews, I must say I was very disappointed. If you are already a developer or report writer then I would say this book is not for you. The book started out alright but when I got to chapter 3 titled 'DB 101 : Database Basics' I kind of figured I may have the wrong book. Next chapters were on various levels of ... Read More see more reviews See all books by author Brian Larson

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