Course Overview
The “Analyzing Data with SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services (SSRS)” course from Microsoft provides a comprehensive introduction to creating and managing reports using SQL Server Reporting Services. This course is designed to equip learners with the skills necessary to transform raw data into meaningful insights through interactive and visually appealing reports.
Participants will start by understanding the fundamental concepts of SSRS and the architecture that underpins the reporting services. The course covers the various report types available in SSRS, including tabular, matrix, and charts, and demonstrates how to create reports using SQL Server Data Tools. Learners will gain hands-on experience in designing reports, configuring data sources, and developing datasets to retrieve and analyze data efficiently.
The course also delves into advanced reporting techniques, such as using expressions for dynamic content, integrating custom code, and implementing report parameters to enhance user interactivity. Emphasis is placed on best practices for organizing and managing reports, including deploying reports to a report server and setting up security features to control access.
Furthermore, participants will explore the features of SSRS for data visualization and interactive reporting, including the creation of dashboards and the integration of reports with other applications. The course aims to provide a solid foundation in SSRS, enabling learners to produce high-quality reports that support data-driven decision-making in their organizations.
Schedule Dates
Analyzing Data with SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services (SSRS)
Analyzing Data with SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services (SSRS)
Analyzing Data with SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services (SSRS)
Analyzing Data with SQL Server 2016 Reporting Services (SSRS)
Course Content
- Introduction to reporting services
- Reporting services components
- Reporting services tools
- Exploring reporting services
- Data sources
- Connection strings
- Datasets
- Configuring data access with report builder
- Configuring data access with report designer
- Creating a report with the report wizard
- Creating a report
- Publishing a report
- Data filters
- Report parameters
- Implementing report filters and parameters
- Formatting data
- Images and charts
- Databars, sparklines, indicators, gauges, and maps
- Sorting and grouping
- Report sub-reports
- Drilldown and drill through
- Summarizing report data
- Schedules
- Report caching, snapshots, and comments
- Report subscription and delivery
- Administering reporting services
- Reporting services configuration
- Reporting services performance
- Expressions and embedded code
- Extending reporting services
- Integrating reporting services
- Overview of mobile reports
- Preparing data for mobile reports
- Mobile report publisher
- Designing and publishing mobile reports
- Drillthrough in mobile reports
FAQs
This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in report creation, sharing, and administration using SSRS. It is suitable for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone interested in mastering SQL Server Reporting Services.
Basic knowledge of SQL and databases is recommended. Familiarity with reporting concepts and Microsoft SQL Server will be beneficial but is not required.
You will learn to:
- Understand and utilize the fundamentals of SSRS.
- Connect and manage data sources for reports.
- Create detailed and effective paginated reports.
- Visualize and summarize report data.
- Extend the functionality of SSRS with custom coding and integration.
- Develop mobile reports for data presentation on various devices.
Yes, the course includes practical exercises and hands-on labs to ensure you can apply the concepts and techniques learned in real-world scenarios.
This course equips you with the skills to effectively analyze and report data using SSRS, making you a valuable asset in data-driven environments. Proficiency in SSRS can enhance your career prospects in data analysis, business intelligence, and related fields.
The mobile report creation module covers techniques for designing and developing reports that are optimized for viewing on various mobile devices, ensuring effective data presentation across different platforms.