MAX119AC SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services- Courseware Description Outline PreRequisites Audience Description This three-day instructor-led is intended for information workers and database professionals who are interested in expanding their knowledge about SQL Server 2012 Reporting Services. During this course, attendees will learn how to Use SSRS tools, , Work with solutions and projects, Design basic reports, Enhance reports with formatting, images, and charts, Effectively group and summarize data, Work with parameterized reports, Incorporate charts and custom maps, Work with drill-through reports, Manage reports, and to Utilize Report Builder. After completing this course, your students will be able to: Use SSRS tools Work with solutions and projects Design basic reports Enhance reports with formatting, images, and charts Effectively group and summarize data Work with parameterized reports Incorporate charts and custom maps Work with drillthrough reports Manage reports Utilize Report Builder Number of Days: 1 Instruction Format: Instructor-Led To Purchase: This course is available from the Microsoft Courseware Marketplace or directly from us by completing the order form. Course Support: Register to access the additional support content for this class: Instructor support forum Bonus labs Bonus demos Outline Module 1: SSRS Overview and Tools This module provides an introduction to the topics covered in the class, introduces Reporting Services features, the tools available with SQL Server 2012, and introduces students to SQL Server documentation. Lessons Reporting Services Features Tools Available with SQL Server 2012 SQL Server Documentation Lab 1: None None After completing this module, students will be able to: Understand Reporting Services Features. Identify the SQL Server 2012 Tools. Find and Use SQL Server Documentation. Module 2: Working with Solutions and Projects This module covers working with solutions and projects within Visual Studio. Lessons Working with SQL Server Data Tools Understanding Solutions and Projects Working with the Visual Studio Interface Lab 1: Working with Solutions and Projects (Optional) Exercise 1: Creating and Managing a Project After completing this module, students will be able to: Work with SQL Server Data Tools. Understand solutions and projects. Work with the Visual Studio interface. Module 3: Creating Basic Reports This module covers building reports from start to finish, and tips and tricks for successful report building. Lessons What is a Data Source? What is a Dataset? Using the Report Wizard What is Tablix? Creating a Tabular Report Creating a List Report What is a Matrix? Deploying a Project Lab 1: Creating Basic Reports Exercise 1: Creating Shared Data Sources and Datasets Exercise 2: Using the Report Wizard Exercise 3: Building a Basic Matrix Report After completing this module, students will be able to: Understand the differences between shared and embedded data sources and datasets. Create shared and embedded data sources and datasets Use the Report Wizard to build basic reports. Create a basic matrix report from a shared dataset. Module 4: Formatting Reports This module covers the features which enhance the visual impact of reports. Lessons Working with Text Boxes Rich Text Formatting Managing Text Boxes Drawing Lines and Boxes Images Page Headers and Footers Adding a Document Map Rendering Reports Lab 1: Formatting Reports Exercise 1: Formatting a Tablix Data Region Exercise 2: Enhancing a Report After completing this module, students will be able to: Format data to enhance a report. Add images to a report. Work with page headers and footers. Module 5: Custom Expressions This module covers expressions and how to use them to set dynamically changing properties or values. Lessons Understanding Expressions Defining Expressions Working with Report Variables Understanding Lookup, LookupSet, and Multilookup Functions Expression Samples Lab 1: Custom Expressions Exercise 1: Using Expressions to Work with Dates Exercise 2: Using Expressions to Manipulate Data After completing this module, students will be able to: Use expressions to work with custom formulas. Use expressions to change the way data is displayed in report. Use expressions to incorporate data from more than one dataset. Module 6: Summarizing and Sorting SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) offers grouping features to allow you to summarize data and then drill down into the details below the summary levels.This module will explain how to create and manage these groupings. Lessons Creating Groups Parent/Child vs. Adjacent Groupings Adding Totals and Aggregations Creating Aggregates of Aggregates Lab 1: Sumarizing and Sorting Exercise 1: Adding Parent Groups to a Report Exercise 2: Working with Groups After completing this module, students will be able to: Add both row and column parent groups to an existing report. Aggregate data for summary reports. Create reports using adjacent groups in a matrix. Work with group properties. Module 7: Add Flexibility with Parameters Paramaterized reports allow users to customize reports to show only the data they are interested in. This module covers the use of parameters and filters. Lessons Adding Parameters to a Report Report Parameters vs. Query Parameters Manage Report Parameter Properties Use Parameters with SQL Queries and Stored Procedures Work with Cascading Parameters Sort Based on a Parameter Setting Filtered Reports Lab 1: Add Flexibility with Parameters Exercise 1: Adding Parameters After completing this module, students will be able to: Customize report data with both query and report parameters. Use parameters to define interactive sort and visibility options. Add filters to a dataset. Module 8: Enhanced Report Items This module explores the different ways data can be enhanced visually in a report. Lessons Charts Gauges Add a Map to a Report Data Bar, Indicator, and Sparkline Report Items Nesting Data Regions Subreports and Drillthrough Reports Working with Drillthrough Reports Lab 1: Enhanced Report Items Exercise 1: Creating a complete solution (if time permits) Exercise 2: Adding data visualization report items to a report Exercise 3: Adding a correlated sub-report After completing this module, students will be able to: Use lessons up to this point to create a complete solution. Choose between data visualization options. Add data visualization items to an existing report. Add a drill-through report that uses parameters to automatically customize the drill-through report. Module 9: Using Report Manager This module provides details on how to run and manage reports using Report Manager. Lessons Deployment Navigating Report Manager Understanding Permissions Viewing Reports Working with Shared Data Sources Managing Reports Lab 1: Using Report Manager Exercise 1: Creating and Deploying Projects Exercise 2: Working with Report Manager After completing this module, students will be able to: Create and deploy a project by using SSDT. Work with Report Manager to view and manage reports. Create a linked report. Add report snapshots by using Report Manager. Module 10: Using Report Builder for SQL Server 2012 This module covers the use of Report Builder to apply lessons learned in previous modules. Lessons ClickOnce vs. Stand-alone Installing the Stand-alone Version Using the Report Builder Tool Creating Datasets Creating Reports Creating Reports Using Wizards Creating Reports Without a Wizard Opening Existing Reports Working with Report Parts Lab 1: Using Report Builder for SQL Server 2012 Exercise 1: Creating a basic report by using Report Builder Adding data visualization report items to a report After completing this module, students will be able to: Implement basic features from previous modules in Report Builder. Add data visualization items to a report using Report Builder. PreRequisites Before attending this course, your students must have: A general familiarity with databases prior to the class. Additionally, working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or Microsoft Office applications is beneficial. Audience This course is intended for information workers and database professionals who have a general familiarity with databases prior to the class. 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