Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies®

I.2.6. Reporting

SQL Server's Reporting Services (SSRS) aim to offering the IT organization a single source for creating, maintaining, and delivering reports on information stored in the database. Well-integrated with Microsoft Office, as well as SharePoint Server 2007, SSRS reduces the need to purchase and master third-party reporting solutions. Instead, application designers and developers can work within the same set of tools to deliver the information their users require. For example, Figure 2-4 shows the user interface for the Microsoft Report Designer.