Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services Step by StepUpplaga 1

Teach yourself how to use the components, capabilities, and programming model in SQL Server 2000 Reporting Servicesone step at a time. This practical, hands-on tutorial expertly guides you through each stage of the reporting life cycle, including authoring, managing, and delivering reports. Work at your own pace through the easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on exercises to master essential tasks and techniques. And accelerate your productivity by working with instructive code examples and best practices for SQL Server Reporting Services. Discover how to: Install and configure Reporting Services Use Report Designer to structure and format table reports Connect to data sources and datasets Use expressions to perform calculations and change properties Apply advanced techniquesfrom matrix, chart, and data regions to parameters Manage content on the Report Server, including implementing security features Monitor Report Server activity and tune for performance Access and view reports, rendered in customized formats Write and reuse custom code to author and manage reports Build your own reporting tools About Reporting Services SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services is a comprehensive, server-based reporting solution to create, manage, and deploy reportson paper or over the Web. A key part of the Microsoft business intelligence framework, Reporting Services enables organizations to deliver real-time information to support daily operations and drive decisions at a lower cost of ownership. CD features: Practice files for all the books procedures Complete eBook in PDF format For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.