Reporting with Microsoft SQL Server 2012

by James Serra, Bill Anton

Overview

This is a step-by-step tutorial that deals with Microsoft Server 2012 reporting tools:SSRS and Power View.

If you are a BI developer, consultant, or architect who wishes to learn how to use SSRS and Power View, and want to understand the best use for each tool, then this book will get you up and running quickly. No prior experience is required with either tool!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782171720
Publisher:	Packt Publishing
Publication date:	03/14/2014
Series:	Professional Experience Distilled
Pages:	142
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

James Serra is an independent consultant with the title of Data Warehouse/Business Intelligence Architect. He is a Microsoft SQL Server MVP with over 25 years of IT experience. He started his career as a software developer, and then was a DBA for 12 years, and for the last seven years he has been working extensively with Business Intelligence using the SQL Server BI stack. He has been, at times, a permanent employee, consultant, contractor, and owner of his own business. All these experiences along with continuous learning have helped him to develop many successful data warehouse and BI projects. He is a noted blogger and speaker, having presented at the PASS Summit and the PASS Business Analytics Conference.

He has earned the MSCE: SQL Server 2012 Business Intelligence, MSCE: SQL Server 2012 Data Platform, MCITP: SQL Server 2008 Business Intelligence Developer, MCITP: SQL Server 2008 Database Administrator, and MCITP: SQL Server 2008 Database, and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from UNLV.

Bill Anton is an independent consultant whose primary focus is designing and developing data warehouses and Business Intelligence solutions using the Microsoft BI stack. He has over 10 years of experience in the industry and enjoys working closely with clients to overcome their data-related challenges. Bill is also an active member in the SQL Server community and enjoys sharing knowledge and helping others. When he's not working with clients, he can usually be found answering questions on the MSDN forums, attending SQL PASS meetings, or writing blog posts over at http://byoBI.com.