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Book Review:
I recently received a copy of “Learning SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services” by Jayaram Krishnaswamy published by Packt Publishing.
If you are relatively new to SQL Server Reporting Services and you’re a Tactile/Kinesthetic learner (one that learns best by doing rather than listening or reading), this may be the book to help you to quickly get up to speed on Reporting Services.
The author teaches by example throughout most of the book, using the Hands-On exercises to deliver much of the book’s content. I’d dare say that 70% to 80% of the book is in the form of Hands-On exercises.
The book is replete with screen shots to help those less familiar with Reporting Services follow along. For example, Hands-On Exercise 1.1 guides you through installing SQL Server 2008. The author goes to great lengths to ensure each step of the process is clear and unambiguous, using screen shots and commentary to guide the reader through each step. Exercise 1.1 is 25 pages.
If you are already well steeped in the SSRS, this book may be a bit on the remedial side for your tastes, though I suspect you’ll be able to glean some useful tidbits of information about the differences from prior version of the product.
The publisher has made a chapter of the book available for download if you’d like to take a peek before making your buying decision.
If you read this book, I’d love to hear you thoughts in the comments section below.
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Another reporting book
Hi all;
This is another book on reporting - perfect if you're just getting started looking at what is out there for reporting. Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Reporting (But Were Afraid To Ask). It gives you the basics so you can then quickly determine which system will work best for you.
And it's free!
From the introduction:
Why should I bother reading this guide?
This guide will help you choose the best reporting solution for your organization by pinpointing criteria to consider during the evaluation process. Dozens of reporting programs are on the market today, which can be both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, you have the opportunity to select the solution that’s optimal for your company. On the other, you will need to carefully analyze how a particular reporting package could benefit your business. This guide cuts through the clutter by focusing on the key questions you should ask.
How is this guide organized?
This guide is divided into three main sections. The first section gives a brief overview of reporting and sheds light on why an organization needs reporting software. The second section contains specific questions to ask when considering reporting packages. The third section shows how Windward Reports addresses key criteria.
thanks - dave
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