Stairway to SQL Server Reporting Services

Learn how to get started with Reporting Services in this easy to read series from MVP Jessica Moss that examines how you might start dealing with reporting requests from management.

• SSRS In a Flash - Level 1 in the Stairway to Reporting Services

  Learn the basics of Reporting Services, what it is, and what it can do from you. From MVP Jessica Moss, we have a new series that can help you get started with this part of SQL Server.

• The Basics of SSRS - Level 2 in the Stairway to Reporting Services

  In this part of our series on Reporting Services (SSRS), Jessica Moss examines the basics of the Report Builder and BIDS.

• Data Everywhere - Level 3 in the Stairway to Reporting Services

  In this article, MVP Jessica Moss talks about data sources and how to connect them to your report. Learn how to add the reusable data sets and data sources for your reporting projects.

• Tablix Tutorial – Level 4 in the Stairway to Reporting Services

  This article shows how to group information, adjust for dynamic column and row groups, and generally use the tablix in Reporting Services.

• Charting the Unknown – Level 5 in the Stairway to Reporting Services

  This article will explain different types of visualizations, including charts and maps, and when you would use each type.

• Designing a Dashboard - Level 6 in the Stairway to Reporting Services

  This article walks through a sample dashboard, highlighting sparklines, databars, and indicators.

• Extra, Extras - Level 7 in the Stairway to Reporting Services

  This article highlights each of the additional items needed to create a clean but beautiful report. Using the simple items of headers and footers, textboxes, and other layout options will increase the readability and manageability of your reports.

• Report Customization - Level 8 in the Stairway to Reporting Services

  This article discusses how to create custom functions, methods, and expressions so that you can make your data do things that Reporting Services won't!

• Management - Level 9 in the Stairway to Reporting Services

  In the last article of the series, you will learn how to manage your reports once you've finished development, including how to use the Report Manager, deploy reports, and send reports to the appropriate end users.