Tool and Service Enhancements

SSRS 2008 R2 includes a number of enhancements to the tools and services which form the backbone of the platform.

Changes to Report Manager

Report Manager comes with a totally revamped Web user interface (with a new SharePoint-like color scheme). It’s a welcome upgrade that makes liberal use of Asynchronous JavaScript and XML (AJAX) technology for a faster overall experience (less navigation per click).

The new Report Manager also includes a new SharePoint-style context menu for each folder item. This works in a manner similar to what happens when you click a list item in a SharePoint site. These context menus offer actions that you can take without navigation, depending on the type of item you select. Not surprisingly, ...

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