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Course Overview
The “Writing Reports with Report Designer and SSRS 2016 Level 2” course delves into the more advanced features of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and is designed for learners looking to enhance their report designing skills. This course provides an in-depth understanding of how to create dynamic reports using parameters, sophisticated expressions, and data visualization components like sparklines, data bars, and indicators. Learners will explore how to utilize list data regions, incorporate images and subreports, and implement interactive features such as drill-down and drill-through capabilities. By mastering these concepts, participants will be equipped to design complex and interactive reports that can adapt to user input and provide insightful data analysis. This course is essential for professionals seeking to leverage the full potential of SSRS to deliver comprehensive reporting solutions.
Learning Objectives and Outcomes:
- Understand and implement parameterized reporting to allow user input to shape report data and presentation.
- Learn how to create, modify, and set default values for report parameters to refine data retrieval and analysis.
- Acquire the ability to provide a list of available values for parameters, enhancing report usability and accuracy.
- Master the use of the List Data Region to organize report data in a flexible format.
- Develop complex expressions to calculate and display data, improving the depth and meaningfulness of reports.
- Integrate images and subreports into main reports for a comprehensive data overview.
Course Prerequisites
To ensure that participants are well-prepared and can fully benefit from the Writing Reports with Report Designer and SSRS 2016 Level 2 course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:
- Basic understanding of database concepts, including tables and relationships.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows operating system and its core functionality.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, including the ability to write basic SQL queries.
- Prior knowledge of or experience with report writing, ideally with exposure to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or a similar reporting tool.
Learning Options
Target Audiance
- Data Analysts: Professionals who need to enhance their skills in generating and customizing reports using Report Builder and SSRS for detailed data analysis.
- Business Intelligence Developers: Individuals looking to advance their ability to create dynamic and visually appealing reports for business insights.
- Database Administrators: Attendees aiming to improve their report-building proficiency to better manage and present database information.
- IT Managers: Managers seeking to gain expertise in report creation to facilitate better decision-making processes within their teams.
Schedule Dates
Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 2
Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 2
Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 2
Writing Reports with Report Builder and SSRS Level 2
Course Content
- Parameterized Reporting
- Create Report Parameters
- Modify Report Parameters
- Provide Default Parameter Values
- Provide Available Values for Parameters
- Introducing the List Data Region
- Create Reports Using List Data Regions
- Modify Reports Which Use List Data Regions
- Enhancing Report Appearance
- Using Running Values to Provide Subtotals and Totals
- Creating and Using Top N Reports
- Add Images to Reports
- Retrieve Images from a Database
- Introducing SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) Report Server
- Add Subreports to Reports
- Add and Configure Drilldown Reporting
- Add and Configure Drillthrough Reporting
- Sparklines
- Data Bars
- Indicators
FAQs
This course focuses on advanced techniques and best practices for creating, managing, and optimizing reports using Microsoft Report Builder and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). It builds on the foundational skills covered in Level 1, diving deeper into complex report design, data manipulation, and automation.
This course is intended for report developers, business analysts, and IT professionals who have basic experience with Report Builder and SSRS and want to enhance their skills in advanced reporting techniques.
Participants should have completed the Level 1 course or possess equivalent knowledge, including basic proficiency with Report Builder and SSRS, an understanding of SQL, and familiarity with fundamental report creation and formatting.
Yes, hands-on labs and practical exercises are a core component of the course. You will work on real-world scenarios to apply the concepts learned and develop advanced reports using Report Builder and SSRS.
Upon completion of the course, participants may receive a certificate of completion. There may also be a final assessment or project to demonstrate your mastery of the advanced reporting techniques covered in the course.
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Lab and Exercises During Training 
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Mock Test on the Last Day of Training 
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