Teach yourself how to build, manage, and access SQL Server 2008 reports—one step at a time. Whether you’re a report developer, IT administrator, or business user, this sequential, learn-by-doing tutorial shows you how to deliver the business intelligence information your organization needs.

Discover how to:

• Install and configure Reporting Services
• Put Report Builder and Report Designer tools to work
• Create interactive, online reports that enable users to sort and filter data
  
  
• Add charts and gauges to present data visually
  
  
• Deploy reports to Microsoft Office SharePoint Server
  
  
• Monitor server performance and help secure content
  
  
• Use subscriptions to distribute reports via e-mail
  
  
• Build ad hoc reports and extend them with custom code
  
  

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