Duration 5 days – 35 hrs.
Overview
This intensive 3-day training course is tailored for business analysts, data professionals, and report developers seeking to harness the power of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) for efficient data analysis and reporting. Participants will dive into hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and practical applications to master the art of creating insightful and visually compelling reports using SSRS.
Objectives
- Gain a comprehensive overview of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS).
- Explore key features and capabilities.
- Create simple tabular reports in SSRS.
- Utilize data sources and datasets effectively.
- Implement formatting and styling for enhanced report presentation.
- Implement dynamic content using expressions in SSRS.
- Work with report parameters for flexible and interactive reporting.
- Explore advanced data visualization techniques, including charts, graphs, gauges, and maps.
- Deploy SSRS reports to a server for widespread access.
- Configure report subscriptions for automated distribution.
- Export and share reports with various formats.
- Implement security measures to control access to SSRS reports.
- Understand best practices for securing SSRS environments.
- Optimize SSRS reports for improved performance.
- Apply course concepts in a final project, creating a comprehensive report.
- Demonstrate proficiency in designing impactful reports using SSRS.
Audience
- Business Analysts: Professionals involved in analyzing and interpreting data for business decision-making.
- Data Analysts: Analysts responsible for extracting insights from data and presenting findings.
- Report Developers: Individuals engaged in designing and creating reports for organizations.
- Database Developers: Developers interested in leveraging SQL Server Reporting Services for report generation.
- BI Developers: Business Intelligence professionals seeking to enhance their reporting skills.
- Data Scientists: Scientists exploring data for research and analysis purposes.
- Database Administrators (DBAs): DBAs involved in managing and optimizing SQL Server Reporting Services.
- IT Professionals: IT specialists responsible for data analysis and reporting solutions.
- System Administrators: Administrators involved in the deployment and maintenance of SSRS.
- Technology Managers: Managers overseeing technology teams that engage in data analysis and reporting.
- Software Engineers and Architects: Engineers and architects interested in the design and development of reporting solutions.
- Students and Graduates: Students pursuing a career in IT, computer science, or data-related fields.
- Anyone Working with Data Analysis and Reporting: Individuals from various roles who interact with data and want to improve their reporting skills.
Pre- requisites
- Familiarity with fundamental database concepts.
- Basic knowledge of SQL language and querying.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with software applications.
Course Content
Topic 1: Introduction to SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
- Overview of SSRS and its role in data analysis and reporting
- Introduction to SSRS architecture: Report Server, Report Manager, Report Builder
- Installing and configuring SSRS
- Navigating the SSRS interface and accessing reports
- Understanding report server databases: ReportServer and ReportServerTempDB
Topic 2: Creating Basic Reports
- Getting started with Report Builder: creating a new report project
- Building simple tabular reports using the Report Wizard
- Designing report layouts: adding data regions, fields, and formatting
- Applying basic formatting and styling to reports
- Previewing and deploying reports to the Report Server
Topic 3: Advanced Report Design
- Creating matrix and list reports to analyze data in different formats
- Using parameters to filter and customize report data
- Implementing sorting and grouping in reports
- Adding expressions and custom calculations to reports
- Incorporating interactive features: drill-down, drill-through, and toggle items
Topic 4: Working with Data Sources and Data Sets
- Configuring data sources and data sets for reports
- Understanding different data source types: SQL Server, Oracle, ODBC, OLE DB, etc.
- Using stored procedures and queries to retrieve data for reports
- Implementing dataset filters and parameters
- Advanced dataset properties: caching, query timeouts, and query parameters
Topic 5: Enhancing Reports with Visualizations and Interactivity
- Adding charts and graphs to reports for visual analysis
- Customizing chart properties and layouts
- Incorporating gauges, indicators, and maps into reports
- Implementing interactive features: drill-through reports, document maps, and hyperlinks
- Enhancing user interactivity with report parameters and actions
Topic 6: Advanced Reporting Features
- Using report parts and shared datasets for reusability and standardization
- Implementing report subscriptions and delivery options
- Configuring report caching and snapshots for performance optimization
- Introducing Mobile Report Publisher for creating mobile-friendly reports
- Customizing and extending SSRS functionality with report extensions
Topic 7: Deploying, Managing, and Securing Reports
- Deploying reports to the Report Server and configuring permissions
- Managing and organizing reports in Report Manager
- Configuring security settings: role-based security, item-level security, and data-driven security
- Monitoring report usage and performance with SSRS reports and logs
- Backing up and restoring SSRS configurations and report databases
