Chapter 3. Administering SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services
SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services (SSRS) provides an enterprise-class reporting infrastructure by exposing multiple extensible components through numerous user and programmatic interfaces. SSRS uses these components to retrieve data from various sources, turn the data into a readable report, and deliver the data to specified targets. Targets can include a web browser for interactive reporting or an email account when report subscriptions are configured.
With the implementation of SSRS, an organization can centrally manage and secure reports through customizable roles. Analysts and developers can access data from numerous data sources through a standardized interface and development ...
Get Microsoft now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
