Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services, 2nd Edition

12.3. Best Practices

Before finishing, let's consider a few items that can make Reporting Services more efficient and easier to manage. These best practices are general rules of thumb that help things run smoother in most Reporting Services installations. As with all rules of thumb, exceptions always exist. However, as you create your Reporting Services installation and the business practices to go with it, consider these practices and the benefits that go with them.

12.3.1. Report-Authoring Practices

The following practices can make your report-authoring process more efficient and more consistent. A standard look and feel is usually desirable as users move from one report to the next. The ability to be responsive to your users and create reports ...