SQL Server 2017 Reporting Services

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This course introduces Microsoft's SQL Server Reporting Services 2017 (SSRS) utility. All reports are developed utilizing SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT), however Report Designer is also introduced. Students will complete hands-on exercises creating a number of reports including table-based, cross tabular and forms based designs. Reports utilizing charts, gauges, KPIs, spark lines, data bars and tree maps will be built. Exercises will incorporate the use of report parameters and features such as drill down, interactive sorting, hyperlinks, book marks and report maps.

Consuming data from relational, multi-dimensional and tabular data sources will be incorporated into report designs. Students will become familiar with report deployment to the new Reporting Service Web Portal and learn how to use portal the management tools to configure report caches, snapshots and subscriptions. Instruction and practice in designing report security to insure protection of enterprise data will be provided.

The student will gain experience with the new Report Services Web portal, which enables publishing content other than paginated reports, such as Excel and Power BI. Students will also learn how to include KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) directly from a shared data set.

Course Prerequisite

Familiarity with database concepts, Windows desktop navigation and software installation techniques. Attendance at the SQL Programming course or Microsoft Transact-SQL Programming course is highly recommended although not required.

Course Overview

Reporting Services Architecture

• Defining Report Server Components
• Reviewing the Report Server Databases
• Managing the Report Server Web Portal
• Creating Mobile Reports and Dashboards
• Report Lifecycle Step by Step

Creating Basic Reports

• Creating Table Reports
• Formatting Options
• Adding Headers and Footers
• Using Subtotals and Formulas
• Adding Charts and Gauges
• Using Lists for Free-Form Reports
• Paging and Sorting
• Managing Data Sources
• Adding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Advanced Report Features

• Setting Up Input Parameters
• Adding Custom Report Navigation
• Adding Drill-Down for Master-Detail Reports
• Linking Reports
• Using Sub-Reports
• Adding Conditional Formatting

Matrix Reports

• Pivoting Data with Matrix Controls
• Adding Multiple Data Regions
• Grouping and Sorting
• Adding Subtotals
• Adding Custom Aggregate Formulas
• Using the Tablix object

Implementing BI Semantic Model

• Understanding Multi-Dimensional Models
• Using Tabular Models
• Creating MDX Data Sources and Data Sets

Report Designer

• Creating Reports with Report Designer
• Adding Charts and Gauges in Report Designer
• Differences Between SQL Server Data Tools and Report Builder

Reporting Services Security

• Organizing Reports in Folders
• Setting Permissions on Reports and Folders
• Managing Security Roles
• Securing Data Sources and Report Models
• Logging Activity on the Report Server

Automating Report Creation and Delivery

• Creating Snapshot Reports
• Storing Previous Versions of Reports
• Caching Reports to Improve Performance
• Defining Subscriptions to Automate Report Delivery
• Rending Reports in Excel, MS Word or as a PDF
• Hiding Reports from Users

Adding Custom Code

• Querying the Report Server
• Creating Custom Data Extensions
• Creating Command Objects
• Creating Data Reader Objects
• Generating Report Definition Language

.NET Integration with Reporting Services

• Writing User-Defined Functions in .NET
• Using Custom Functions
• Referencing .NET Libraries
• Managing Report Servers from .NET Applications
• Accessing SSRS from .NET Applications
• Retrieving Report Items
• Listing Report Metadata

Course Benefit:

• Course materials include student guide, hands-on lab manual and USB flash drive for examples and lab work
• Students receive a certificate of completion at the end of class
• Students can retake any portion of a class that has been completed, within 12 months at no extra cost
• There are no registration fees or cancellation fees

Note: Classes do not have fixed location. Prior to each class they examine the geographical location of the enrolled students and then select a venue that will provide most convenient overall access for the students. Classes are held in hotel conference rooms and exact location is determined 2 weeks prior to the course date.