SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) has evolved over the years to incorporate many new data visualization capabilities. In this article, Scott Murray illustrates how DBAs can use these tools to produce reports that include Indicators, Embedded Charts, Sparklins, and Chart overlays.… Read more
It is easy to create a basic matrix in Report Builder. However, it takes some practice in order to format and display the matrix exactly how you want it. There are a large number of options available to enhance the matrix and Robert provides enough information to get you the point where you can experiment easily.… Read more
With Report Builder and SSMS, there isn't much you can't do in the way of the common reports and visualisations. One of the more interesting visualisations uses maps, and that, combined with layers, makes for an impressive way of representing data.… Read more
Charts are one of the commonest ways of visualizing reports from data. Report Builder provides a way of generating charts and reports that will be intuitive to anyone who has done the same in Excel. Robert provides a simple explanation of how to get the best from charts using Report Builder.… Read more
There is a lot that can be done to make basic tabular reports more readable, using Microsoft's free Report Builder. Rob Sheldon continues his exploration of the power of this tool by showing how to format various elements within reports.… Read more
Report Builder is underrated as a BI and report-authoring tool. It is a free stand-alone application from Microsoft that provides an intuitive way for anybody to create reports from data. It uses an interface that is similar to Microsoft Office, and supports the full capabilities of SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services. Rob Sheldon starts a short course in how to use it.… Read more
DBAs are usually charged with the administration of Reporting Services, but are often short on guidance on how to go about such tasks as planning, documenting and troubleshooting those aspects that are specific to the SSRS service. Feodor gives some tips, custom SSMS reports, and useful TSQL queries, based on his experience.… Read more
