"This is a great resource for those who are looking to get the most out of the Microsoft reporting platform. Leveraging his lengthy experience with the product and close relationship with the development team at Microsoft, Teo provides an insider’s view of the product that goes beyond simple tutorials and screenshots. The book has a wealth of information about little known areas of the product and is loaded with practical examples that will save you time and frustration during your next reporting project." —Brian Welcker, former Group Program Manager Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services
"A highly recommended book—it's ideal for both beginners and experienced developers." —Chriss Webb, MVP, owner, Crossjoin Consulting
"Those who are familiar with Teo's previous books will not be disappointed with his latest work. . . . Like other Prologika books there are plenty of documented real-world stories & lessons learned to save you finding out the hard way." —Nick Barclay, Microsoft MVP and senior solutions architect
"Very well written and thorough . . . plus great examples." —Erik Veerman, SQL MVP and Solid Quality mentor
Supplying much-needed technological information to workers, administrators, and developers, this guide book shows how to design feature-rich standard and ad hoc reports on the Microsoft SQL server. The reference gives administrators the necessary background to install, upgrade, and manage the SQL report environment, and the techniques help developers extend reporting services to integrate with a wide range of applications for building complete business solutions. Programmers will be able to enterprise data into meaningful reports that can be shared easily with coworkers, customers, and partners—increasing company-wide communication, data interrelation, and, ultimately, creating a more profitable business.
Teo Lachev is a developer, author, and mentor with Reporting Services. He works as a technical architect for a leading financial institution where he designs and implements business intelligence solutions for the banking industry. A Microsoft SQL Server MVP since 2004 for his contribution to the technical community, Teo is also a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer and Microsoft Certified Trainer. He is the author of Applied Microsoft Analysis Services 2005 and the coauthor of the Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Implementation and Maintenance Training Kit. He frequently speaks at user groups and conferences such as TechEd and PASS. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
Computer: Database Management & Developm, Computer: Applications & Software
768 pages, Trade Paper, 7 x 9 1/4
50 Line Drawings, 400 Screen Shots
Distribution Rights: WOR
$49.95 (CAN $54.95)
9780976635314 (0976635313) Pub Date: August 2008
Prologika Press