Microsoft SQL Server "X" Reporting Services shows newcomers to Microsoft's new reporting tool -- SQL Server Reporting Services -- how to create, manage, and deliver both paper-oriented and interactive, Web-based reports in the For Dummies gentle, friendly style. This book is also for IT professionals and managers who will benefit from an overview of the technology. The book covers the latest version of Reporting Services due out with the much-anticipated release of SQL Server 2005 ("Yukon"). It starts with the basics first (i.e., key features of reporting services; tools; and how to retrieve data from a database and build and run a simple report). It then covers creating reports, styling reports, and filtering reports followed by coverage of publishing and managing reports (i.e., printing reports; subscribing to reports; rendering reports in other formats; and exporting reports). Next, it covers maintaining your reports, which includes coverage of optimizing execution performance and securing information. The next two parts cover more advanced features (e.g., adding hyperlinks to reports and making reports interact) and migration from Access and Crystal Reports.
Part 1 Just the Basics
Part 2 Building Reports Your Creativity Options
Part 3 Publishing, Accessing, and Subcribing to Reports
Part 4 Maintaining Your Reports
Part 5 Developing Advanced Reports
Part 6 Migrating from Other Reporting Tools
Part 7 The Part of Tens
Index