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The Rational Guide to SQL Server Reporting Services (Rational Guides) [Paperback]

Anthony T. Mann (Author)

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Series: Rational Guides | Publication Date: January 2004

This book takes a rational, no-nonsense approach to learning the basics of SQL Server Reporting Services, which is available for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and later. In only 160 pages, you'll quickly learn the basics of creating, managing, deploying, and using Microsoft's new innovative reporting platform. The Rational Guide To: SQL Server Reporting Services discusses specific concepts and then shows you how to accomplish each task step-by-step. This book comes with free applications and source code to manage images in your databases, view SQL Server Reporting Services log files, and begin programming with the SQL Server Reporting Services Web Service interface.Technical accuracy is assured by Jason Carlson, Product Unit Manager, SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Corporation.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } This book takes a rational, no-nonsense approach to learning the basics of SQL Server Reporting Services, which is available for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and later. In only 160 pages, you'll quickly learn the basics of creating, managing, deploying, and using Microsoft's new innovative reporting platform. The Rational Guide To: SQL Server Reporting Services discusses specific concepts and then shows you how to accomplish each task step-by-step. This book comes with free applications and source code to manage images in your databases, view SQL Server Reporting Services log files, and begin programming with the SQL Server Reporting Services Web Service interface.Technical accuracy is assured by Jason Carlson, Product Unit Manager, SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Corporation.

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"A great resource for getting up to speed with SQL Server Reporting Services" -- Brian Welcker, Group Program Manager, SQL Server Reporting Services, Microsoft Corporation

Product Details

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Rational Press (January 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0972688897
ISBN-13: 978-0972688895
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #874,306 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars From Know Nothing To Know how in nothing flat, November 7, 2004

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As a SQL Server DBA I normally don't deal with reporting tools at all. Since this one is branded and bundled with Microsoft SQL Server I was naturally expected to pick this up and run with it. I needed a crash course. The Rational Guide to: SQL Server Reporting Services seemed like a natural fit. Quick, concise, and to the point it only took a couple of nights to read the book and a couple more to work through some basic exercises and get up to speed. Inside a week I had the basic skills and was able to show the value of this product. Anthony Mann continues to do what he does best, break what could be a very complicated subject into small digestible chunks to get you started and comfortable with the subject quickly. This book doesn't aim to be the end all be all well of knowledge, it is meant to get you started working with the product quickly so you can be as productive as you can be. If you haven't started working with SQL Server Reporting services, or find that you have just started and don't normally work with these kinds of tools, this book is absolutely for you.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, an informative book that fits in my brief case!, March 29, 2005

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I enjoyed the book very much. I have been researching for more efficient methods to create and maintain data driven reports. "The Rational Guide To: SQL Server Reporting Services" provided an excellent feature and technical overview allowing me to make a well informed decision to move forward with implementing Reporting Services. The book answered many questioned I had such as creating and maintaining reports, SharePoint integration, security, multiple data sources, and many more. I also liked the numerous demonstration "steps", easy to read shorter format with examples and details, extremely well organized, called out "Notes", bonus material, and effective screenshots.

It is refreshing to finish a technical book wanting more rather than feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, allowing me to spend more time working with the product.

I am looking forward to reading "The Rational Guide To: Building SharePoint Web Parts".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Get Up to Speed, May 19, 2004

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MCDBAs & MCSDs will notice that everything in this brief, easy to read without a computer, book will be found in the Reporting Services Books Online. Of course, they'll also discover a lot of other stuff in the BOL which will not help them get up to speed quickly on the technology. And herein lies the strength of Mann's work - it only contains what developers need to get going with SQL Server Reporting Services.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth Buying
I would recommend this book to anyone trying to learn SSRS. The book doesn't cover all the bases. But then, I'd think you would be hard-pressed to find a book that does. Read more

Published on December 16, 2008 by Brian R. Jewell

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings you quickly up to speed
This book got me up to speed very quickly on developing my first SQL reports. I was able to read the first half of the book and use the exercises to build my reports within the... Read more

Published on February 24, 2006 by Brian Comerford

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I had no clue about what reporting services are! After reading this book it gave me a quick overview of what it is all about. Then I bought another book to go into the details..

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just what you need to know
I have found it to be easy reading and to the point. It is laid out well and I especially like the notes, tech tips and bonus information.

Published on October 27, 2004 by Joyce Myers

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed, no more, no less
Concise, yet thorough, introduction to SQL Server Reporting Services. Just right for getting me started and helping me determine how I want to approach an implementation.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A very good introduction to reporting services
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