1. Module 2: Implementing Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services
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Module 2: Implementing Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services
Module 2
Implementing Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services

2. Module 2: Implementing Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services
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Module Overview
Module 2: Implementing Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services
Introduction to Reporting Services
Creating a Report with Report Designer
Grouping and Aggregating Data in a Report
Showing Data Graphically
Filtering Reports By Using Parameters
Publishing and Viewing a Report

3. Lesson 1: Introduction to Reporting Services
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Lesson 1: Introduction to Reporting Services
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Reporting Scenarios
Reporting Services Modes
Reporting Roles and Authoring Tools
Report Rendering Formats
SQL Azure Reporting Services
Encourage students to view the topic Features Supported by the Editions of SQL Server 2012 in SQL Server Books Online to determine which Reporting Services features are available in which edition of the product.

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Reporting Scenarios
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Emphasize that these are generic scenarios, and encourage students to share information about specific reporting requirements they have encountered in their own organizations.
Scheduled Delivery of Standard Reports
On-Demand Access to Standard Reports
Embedded Reports and Dashboards
Request to IT for Custom Reports
Self-Service Reporting

5. Reporting Services Modes
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Reporting Services Modes
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SharePoint Mode
Implemented as a SharePoint 2010 Shared Service
A SharePoint site provides the UI for report server content and operations.
Managed through SharePoint Central Administration
Creates an integrated, consistent reporting environment for organizations that use SharePoint
If some students have used previous releases of SQL Server Reporting Services, point out that SharePoint integration has been completely re-architected in this release.
Native Mode
The report server is a stand-alone application server that provides all viewing, management, processing, and delivery of reports and report models
Creates a centrally managed reporting solution for organizations where SharePoint is not in use

6. Reporting Roles and Authoring Tools
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Reporting Roles and Authoring Tools
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BI Developer
IT Pro
Power User
Information Worker
Point out that there is overlap between the roles involved in authoring reports and the tools they can use. For example, while a professional report developer can benefit from the rich features in Report Designer, it is possible for a professional developer to create great reports using Report Builder.
Project-Based Development with source control
Sophisticated Design Environment
Rich Design Capabilities
ClickOnce Installation
Reusable Report Elements
Flexible Layout
Interactive data Visualization in the Browser
Drag and Drop from Existing Data Model
Report Designer
Report Builder
Power View

7. Report Rendering Formats
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Report Rendering Formats
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Microsoft Excel
2003 or
Microsoft Word
Comma-Separated Value (CSV)
XML
Web Archive
Image
Acrobat (PDF)
Atom Feed

8. SQL Azure Reporting Services
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SQL Azure Reporting Services
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Cloud-based reporting
Create reports with the same tools as on-premise Reporting Services
Two core scenarios
Operational reports for SQL Azure databases
Embedded reports in Windows or Azure applications
Point out that Windows Azure SQL Database Reporting Services is a separate cloud offering from SQL Azure. However, SQL Azure Reporting Services has been designed to use Windows Azure SQL Database as a data source for reports.

9. Lesson 2: Creating a Report with Report Designer
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Lesson 2: Creating a Report with Report Designer
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What Is a Report?
Using the Report Wizard
The Report Designer Interface
Working with Data Sources
Working with Datasets
Tablix Data Regions

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What Is a Report?
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Report Definition Language (RDL)
Body
Data Source(s)
Dataset(s)
If students have used previous versions of SQL Server Reporting Services, point out that the RDL schema was updated in the SQL Server 2008 R2 release to support new reporting features. SQL Server 2012 reports use the same schema as SQL Server 2008 R2.
<Report xmlns="
xmlns:rd="
<Body>
<ReportItems> …
</ReportItems>
</Body>
<DataSources>
<DataSource Name="MyDataSource">
</DataSource>
</DataSources>
<DataSets>
<DataSet Name="MyDataset">
</DataSet>
</DataSets>
</Report>
Embedded data source definition or a reference to a shared data source
Embedded dataset definition or a reference to a shared dataset

11. Using the Report Wizard
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Using the Report Wizard
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Select the Data Source
Design the Query
Select the Report Type
Design the Table/Matrix
Choose the Table Layout
Choose the Table/Matrix Style
Choose the Deployment Location
Complete the Report Wizard

12. The Report Designer Interface
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The Report Designer Interface
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Preview Tab
Solution Explorer
Report Design Surface
Report Body
Report Data Pane
Grouping Pane
Toolbox
Properties Pane

13. Working with Data Sources
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Working with Data Sources
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Point out that you can include multiple data sources in a single report, and that many types of data source are supported.
Defines a connection string for data required by the report
Specifies credentials for authentication
Can be shared or embedded
Shared: The same data source can be used by multiple reports
Embedded: The data source is specific to the report
You can convert an embedded data source to a shared data source

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Working with Datasets
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Ensure students are clear about the difference between a data source (which is a connection to a database) and a dataset (which is a set of data fields returned by a query).
Defines a query used to retrieve data from a data source
Determines the fields in the report
Can be shared or embedded
Shared: The same dataset can be used by multiple reports
Embedded: The dataset is specific to the report
You can convert an embedded dataset to a shared dataset

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Tablix Data Regions
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List
Table
Matrix

16. Demonstration: Creating a Report
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Demonstration: Creating a Report
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In this demonstration, you will see how to:
Use the Report Wizard to create a report
Format and preview a report in Report Designer
Task 1: Use the Report Wizard to create a report
Ensure the MIA-DC1 and MIA-SQLBI virtual machines are both running, and then log on to MIA- SQLBI as ADVENTUREWORKS\Student with the password Pa$$w0rd. Then, in the D:\10778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder, run Setup.cmd as Administrator.
Start SQL Server Data Tools, and create a new project using the Report Server Project Wizard template. Name the project ReportsDemo1 and save in the D:\107778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder.
In the Welcome to the Report Wizard page, click Next.
In the Select the Data Source page, create a new data source named AdventureWorksDW that uses Windows authentication to connect to the AdventureWorksDW database on the localhost instance of SQL Server. Do not select the Make this a shared data source checkbox, and click Next.
On the Design the Query page, click Query Builder, and in the Query Designer window, perform the following steps and click OK. Then click Next.
Add the DimGeography, DimReseller, and FactResellerSales tables.
Select the EnglishCountryRegionName, StateProvinceName, and City columns in the DimGeography table.
Select the ResellerName column in the DimReseller table.
Select the SalesOrderNumber, OrderDate, and SalesAmount columns in the FactInternetSales table.
Add the following values to the Alias column:
EnglishCountryRegionName: Country
StateProvincename: State
ResellerName: Reseller
On the Select the Report Type page, censure tabular is selected, and then click Next.
On the Design the Table page, add all fields to the Details section. Then click Next.
On the Choose the Table Style page, preview each of the built-in styles, and then select Generic and click Next.
On the Choose the Deployment Location page, review the default selections and then click Next.
On the Completing the Wizard page, change the report name to Reseller Sales and click Finish.

17. Lesson 3: Grouping and Aggregating Data in a Report
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Lesson 3: Grouping and Aggregating Data in a Report
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Adding Groups to a Tablix Data Region
Displaying Aggregated Values
Enabling Interactive Drilldown Functionality
Configuring Page Breaks for Groups

18. Adding Groups to a Tablix Data Region
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Adding Groups to a Tablix Data Region
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Tables have row groups. Matrices have row and column groups
Drag fields from the Report Data pane to the Grouping pane to create parent or child groups
Use the shortcut menu for groups in the Grouping pane to add parent, child, or adjacent groups

19. Displaying Aggregated Values
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Displaying Aggregated Values
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Add a total in the Grouping pane
Add a row or column to the group, and use an expression to display an aggregation in a text box
Specify scope to aggregate a containing group
Point out that Reporting services supports a rich expression language that includes many functions.
=Sum(Fields!SalesAmount.Value)
=Sum(Fields!SalesAmount.Value) & " of " &
Sum(Fields!SalesAmount.Value, "Product_Category")

20. Enabling Interactive Drilldown Functionality
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Enabling Interactive Drilldown Functionality
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Hide child groups
Enable display toggling based on a report item in the parent group
Note that you can use the Globals!RenderFormatIsInteractive property to determine whether or not the target render format for the report supports interactive drilldown functionality. This enables you to include conditional logic in your report to control how drilldown information is displayed depending on the format the report is rendered to.

21. Configuring Page Breaks for Groups
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Configuring Page Breaks for Groups
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Create page break location for groups:
Start, End, Between, or Start and End
Use expressions to set the PageName property of page breaks dynamically
InitialPageName report property sets default page name
Page names determine worksheet names when rendering to Excel

22. Demonstration: Grouping Data in a Report
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Demonstration: Grouping Data in a Report
Module 2: Implementing Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services
In this demonstration, you will see how to:
Create groups in a Tablix data region
Display aggregate values for data groups
Enable drilldown interactivity
Configure report pagination based on data groups
Task 1: Create groups in a Tablix data region
Ensure the MIA-DC1 and MIA-SQLBI virtual machines are both running, and then log on to MIA- SQLBI as ADVENTUREWORKS\Student with the password Pa$$w0rd. Then, in the D:\10778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder, run Setup.cmd as Administrator.
Double-click ReportsDemo2.sln in the D:\107778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder to open the solution in SQL Server Data Tools. Then in Solution Explorer, double-click the Reseller Sales.rdl report.
In the Groupings pane, in the Row Groups section, in the table1_Details_Group drop-down list, point to Add Group and click Parent Group. Then in the Tablix Group dialog box, in the Group By list click [Country], select Add group header, and click OK.
Note that the report now contains two Country columns – one for the group you just created, and one for the original Country field, which is no longer required. Right-click the grey column header for the original Country field (the second column) and click Delete Columns to remove it.
In the Report Data pane, expand Datasets, and drag the State field from the ResellerSales dataset and drop it between the Country and table1_Details_Group groups in the Grouping pane. Note that this adds a group for the State field without a group header in addition to the original State field. Then, right-click the grey column header for the original State field (the third column) and click Delete Columns to remove it.
Right-click the [State] field in the second column, point to Insert Row, and click Inside Group – Above. This creates a header row for the group.
Right-click the [City] field in the third column, point to Add Group, and under Row Group, click Parent Group. Then in the Tablix Group dialog box, in the Group By list click [City], select Add group header, and click OK. Then, right-click the gray column header for the original City field (now the fourth column) and click Delete Columns to remove it.
Right-click the [City] field in the third column, point to Add Group, and click Child Group. Then in the Tablix Group dialog box, in the Group By list click [Reseller], select Add group header, and click OK. Then, right-click the grey column header for the original Reseller field (the fifth column) and click Delete Columns to remove it.
In the Groupings pane, in the table1_Details_Group drop-down list, click Group Properties. Then on the Sorting tab, click Add and in the Sort by column, click [OrderDate]. Then click OK.
Preview the report, and switch back to the Design tab to widen the new columns as required. When you are satisfied with the column widths, preview the report and note that the data is now grouped and sorted.

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Lab Scenario
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Students will perform the lab in the role of a BI professional in the Adventure Works Cycles company, and use Report Designer to:
Create a report that has been requested by the sales manager, to show monthly sales for products
Enhance the report to group and aggregate sales in the report by month, category, subcategory, and product; and add page breaks so that when exported to Excel, the report shows sales for each month on a separate worksheet
Point out that the instructions in the lab are deliberately designed to be high-level so that students need to think carefully about what they are trying to accomplish and work out how best to proceed for themselves. Encourage students to read the scenario information carefully and collaborate with each other to meet the scenario requirements. Remind students that if they find a particular task or exercise too challenging, they can find step-by-step instructions in the lab answer key.
This is the first of two labs in this module.
The sales manager at Adventure Works Cycles currently spends a large amount of time manually creating sales reports in Excel. The report shows monthly sales broken down by product category, subcategory, and individual product, but it takes too long to produce each month.
The sales manager has requested a reporting solution that generates the required report on-demand, and exported in Excel format.

24. Lab 2A: Creating a Report with Report Designer
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Lab 2A: Creating a Report with Report Designer
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Exercise 1: Creating a Report
Exercise 2: Grouping and Aggregating Data
In this lab, students will create a report.
Exercise 1
In this exercise, students use the Report Wizard to create a report.
Exercise 2
In this exercise, students modify a report to support grouping, aggregate functions, and drilldown interactivity. .
Logon information
Virtual machine
MIA-SQLBI
User name
ADVENTUREWORKS\Student
Password
Pa$$w0rd
Estimated time: 45 minutes

25. Lesson 4: Showing Data Graphically
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Lesson 4: Showing Data Graphically
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Including Images in a Report
Working with Charts
Showing Key Values with Gauges
Summarizing Data with Data Bars and Sparklines
Using Indicators
Displaying Geographical Data with Maps

26. Including Images in a Report
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Including Images in a Report
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Add an Image from the Toolbox
Set a background image for the report body or a data region
Specify BackgroundRepeat property

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Working with Charts
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Point out that Reporting Services supports many different kinds of chart.
Select an appropriate chart type for your data
Specify the values to be plotted
Add category groups to define the data points for the chart series
Add series groups to show multiple series

28. Demonstration: Creating a Chart
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Demonstration: Creating a Chart
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In this demonstration, you will see how to:
Add a chart to a report
Specify chart data
Format a chart
Task 1: Add a chart to a report
Ensure the MIA-DC1 and MIA-SQLBI virtual machines are both running, and then log on to MIA- SQLBI as ADVENTUREWORKS\Student with the password Pa$$w0rd. Then, in the D:\10778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder, run Setup.cmd as Administrator.
Double-click ReportsDemo3.sln in the D:\107778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder to open the solution in SQL Server Data Tools. Then in Solution Explorer, double-click the Reseller Sales.rdl report.
Click the tablix data region so that the gray row and column headers appear, and click the grey box where the row and column headers intersect to select the data region. Then drag the multidirectional arrow handle to move the data region down about 10 centimeters.
In the Toolbox, drag a Chart to the blank area you just created above the tablix data region. Then in the Select Chart Type dialog box, in the Shape section select the third chart style (3-D Pie) and click OK.
Move and resize the chart to fit the available space above the tablix data region.
Task 2: Specify chart data
Click the chart to display the Chart Data pane.
In the Chart Data pane, in the Values section, add the SalesAmount field.
In the Chart Data pane, in the Category Groups section, add the Country field.
Click the Preview tab and verify that the chart displays sales by country.
Task 3: Format a chart
On the Design tab, click the Chart Title label, and then in the Properties pane change the Caption property to Reseller Sales by Country.
Click a blank area on the report design surface, and then right-click the chart, point to Chart, and click Chart Properties.
In the Chart Properties dialog box, in the Color palette drop-down list, select Bright pastel, and click OK.
Preview the report and view the formatted chart.
Click the Export button, and then click Excel. When prompted, save the report as Reseller Sales.xlsx in the D:\107778A\Demofles\Mod02 folder – replacing the file if it already exists.
Close SQL Server Data Tools, and then open the Reseller Sales.xlsx Excel workbook in the D:\107778A\Demofles\Mod02 folder and view the exported report, noting that the first worksheet contains the chart. Then close Excel.

29. Showing Key Values with Gauges
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Showing Key Values with Gauges
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Use gauges to show key performance indicators (KPIs)
Choose an appropriate gauge style
Specify the field for the pointer value
You can add multiple pointers if required
Format the range and scale
Base the maximum value on a key business measure with which you want to compare the value

30. Summarizing Data with Data Bars and Sparklines
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Summarizing Data with Data Bars and Sparklines
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Compact charts, usually used in-line with text in tables and matrices
No legend, axes lines, labels, or tick marks
Data bars typically show a single data point but can show more
Can be used at group and details scope
Sparklines typically show multiple data points over time
Must be used in a group-level cell
Emphasize the importance of aligning values when using data bars and sparklines to compare multiple rows of data.

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Using Indicators
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Minimal gauges based on simple icons
Commonly used to show:
Trends
Status and conditions
Ratings

32. Displaying Geographical Data with Maps
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Displaying Geographical Data with Maps
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Add a map to a report to show geographic data
A map consists of one or more map layers
Each map layer can be used to define:
Spatial features
Analytical values
Point out that Bing maps layers can only be rendered when the report server has access to the Internet.
Legends and scales to help viewers interpret the map
Add a Bing Maps layer to show geographic details

33. Lesson 5: Filtering Reports By Using Parameters
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Lesson 5: Filtering Reports By Using Parameters
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Overview of Parameters
Adding Parameters to a Report
Configuring Parameters
Available and Default Parameter Values
Working with Parameters

34. Overview of Parameters
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Overview of Parameters
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Report Parameters
Values specified when rendering a report
By a user viewing a report interactively
In a report subscription
When embedding a subreport in a report
Dataset Parameters
Used in a WHERE clause to restrict query results
Usually mapped to a report parameter

35. Adding Parameters to a Report
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Adding Parameters to a Report
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Add a parameter to a dataset query
Automatically creates a dataset parameter and maps it to a new report parameter
Add a report parameter
No matching dataset parameter – restrict data in data regions and groups by setting adding a filter
-- Dataset query
SELECT SalesOrderNumber, SalesAmount
FROM FactInternetSales
WHERE YEAR(OrderDate)

36. Configuring Parameters
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Configuring Parameters
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Name
The name of the parameter
Prompt
The label displayed in the user interface
Data type
Text, Boolean, Date/Time, Integer, or Float
Allowable Values
Blank, null, multiple values*
Visibility
Visible, Hidden, or Internal
Point out the IN syntax for handling multi-value parameters
* When using multiple values to filter data, the WHERE clause should use the IN operator.
For example:
WHERE YEAR(SalesOrderDate)IN

37. Available and Default Parameter Values
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Available and Default Parameter Values
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None
Specify values
Get values from a query
Usually requires that you add a dataset to the report
SELECT DISTINCT YEAR(OrderDate) AS [Year]
FROM FactResellerSales
ORDER BY [Year] DESC

38. Working with Parameters
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Working with Parameters
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Filter a data region or group
Add a filter that compares field values to parameter values
Display a subreport
Pass a field value for a data group as a parameter to the subreport
Reference parameter values in an expression
="Sales for " & Parameters!Year.Value

39. Demonstration: Using a Parameter
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Demonstration: Using a Parameter
Module 2: Implementing Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services
In this demonstration, you will see how to:
Add a parameter to a report
Configure a parameter
Set available and default values for a parameter
Task 1: Add a parameter to a report
Ensure the MIA-DC1 and MIA-SQLBI virtual machines are both running, and then log on to MIA- SQLBI as ADVENTUREWORKS\Student with the password Pa$$w0rd. Then, in the D:\10778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder, run Setup.cmd as Administrator.
Double-click ReportsDemo4.sln in the D:\107778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder to open the solution in SQL Server Data Tools. Then in Solution Explorer, double-click the Reseller Sales.rdl report.
In the Report Data pane, expand Datasets and then right-click the ResellerSales dataset and click Query.
In the Query Designer dialog box, add the following WHERE clause to the existing Transact- SQL query, and then click OK.
WHERE YEAR(FactResellerSales.OrderDate)
Right-click the ResellerSales dataset and click Dataset Properties. Then in the Dataset Properties dialog box, on the Parameters tab, note that a dataset property has been created, and click OK.
In the Report Data pane, expand Parameters and note that a report parameter named Year has been created.
Task 2: Configure a parameter
In the Report Data pane, right-click the Year report parameter and click Parameter Properties.
In the Report Parameter Properties dialog box, on the General tab, in the data type drop-down list, select Integer. Then click OK.
Click the Preview tab and note that the report is not rendered. Then, in the Year text box, type and click View Report. The report is then rendered with data for sales in 2004.

40. Lesson 6: Publishing and Viewing a Report
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Lesson 6: Publishing and Viewing a Report
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Reporting Services Project Properties
Viewing a Report

41. Reporting Services Project Properties
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Reporting Services Project Properties
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Property
Description
OverwriteDatasets
Replace existing datasets when publishing shared datasets
OverwriteDataSources
Replace existing data sources when publishing shared data sources
TargetDataSetFolder
Folder where shared datasets are published
TargetDataSourceFolder
Folder where shared data sources are published
TargetReportFolder
Folder where reports are published
TargetReportPartFolder
Folder where report parts are published
TargetServerURL
Service endpoint for the report server
TargetServerVersion
Compatibility version for reports
Note that these properties enable you to separate the storage of reports and the objects that support them, such as shared data sources, shared datasets, and report parts.

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Viewing a Report
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Browse to report location
SharePoint document library
Report Manager folder
Click the report
Enter any required parameters
Use the Report Viewer toolbar to navigate the report
Export to a file or feed if desired

43. Demonstration: Publishing a Report
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Demonstration: Publishing a Report
Module 2: Implementing Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services
In this demonstration, you will see how to:
Configure a report project
Deploy a report project
View a published report
Task 1: Configure a report project
Ensure the MIA-DC1 and MIA-SQLBI virtual machines are both running, and then log on to MIA- SQLBI as ADVENTUREWORKS\Student with the password Pa$$w0rd. Then, in the D:\10778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder, run Setup.cmd as Administrator.
Double-click ReportsDemo5.sln in the D:\107778A\Demofiles\Mod02 folder to open the solution in SQL Server Data Tools.
In Solution Explorer, right-click the ReportDemo5 project and click Properties. Then set the following properties and click OK:
TargetDatasetFolder:
TargetdataSourceFolder:
TargetReportFolder:
TargetReportPartFolder:
TargetServerURL:
Task 2: Deploy a report project
On the Build menu, click Deploy ReportsDemo5.
Observe the deployment progress in the status bar and the Output pane.
Task 3: View a published report
When deployment has succeeded, close SQL Server Data Tools, start Internet Explorer, and browse to the SharePoint site at
Under Libraries, click Reports. Then in the Reports document library, click the demo folder.
Click the Reseller Sales report and note that it is rendered in the SharePoint interface.
In the Parameters pane, in the Year drop-down list, select 2003, and click Apply. The report is rendered again with the data for sales in 2003.
In the Actions menu, point to Export, and click excel. When prompted, save the report as Reseller Sales.xlsx in the D:\107778A\Demofles\Mod02 folder – replacing the file if it already exists.
When the file has downloaded, click Open to view it in Excel.
Close Excel and Internet Explorer.

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Lab Scenario
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Students will perform the lab in the role of a BI professional in the Adventure Works Cycles company, and use Report Designer to:
Enhance the sales report you created previously by adding a chart that shows sales for each month; broken down by category
Add parameters to the report so that business users can specify a year, and see sales only for that year
Publish the completed report to a Report Server that is deployed in SharePoint integrated mode
Optionally, create a report that includes data bars and sparklines
Optionally, create a report that includes a map
Point out that the instructions in the lab are deliberately designed to be high-level so that students need to think carefully about what they are trying to accomplish and work out how best to proceed for themselves. Encourage students to read the scenario information carefully and collaborate with each other to meet the scenario requirements. Remind students that if they find a particular task or exercise too challenging, they can find step-by-step instructions in the lab answer key.
This is the second of two labs in this module.
The sales manager at Adventure Works Cycles has reviewed the sales report you have created, and requested the following enhancements:
The report should include a chart on the first page to summarize sales by month for each product category - providing a visual “executive summary”
Users should be able to filter the report by year, and see sales figures only for the specified year
Users should be able to view the report on-demand in the company’s SharePoint site

45. Lab 2B: Enhancing and Publishing a Report
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Lab 2B: Enhancing and Publishing a Report
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Exercise 1: Adding a Chart to a Report
Exercise 2: Adding Parameters to a Report
Exercise 3: Publishing a Report
Optional Exercise: Using Data Bars and Sparklines
Optional Exercise: Using a Map
In this lab, students will add a chart to a report, configure a report to use parameters, and deploy a report to a report server
Exercise 1
In this exercise, students add a chart to a report
Exercise 2
In this exercise, students add a parameter to a report.
Exercise 3
In this exercise, students configure a report server project and deploy it.
If time permits, this lab also includes two optional exercises in which students can create reports that include data bars, sparklines, and maps.
Logon information
Virtual machine
MIA-SQLBI
User name
ADVENTUREWORKS\Student
Password
Pa$$w0rd
Estimated time: 60 minutes

46. Module Review and Takeaways
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Module Review and Takeaways
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As a professional BI developer, what tool should you generally use to create and maintain reports?
You need to create a report in which users can view a summary of sales totals for each month of the year and drilldown into the individual sales for each month. How can you achieve this?
You want to show a graphical representation of a company’s profit for the year to-date compared to the target that was set at the beginning of the year. How can you achieve this?
Review Questions
Point the students to the appropriate section in the course so that they are able to answer the questions presented in this section. Some guidance for discussing the answers to the questions is included below.
As a professional BI developer, what tool should you generally use to create and maintain reports?
You could use Report builder, but in most cases a professional report developer should use Report Designer in SQL Server Data Tools.
You need to create a report in which users can view a summary of sales totals for each month of the year and drilldown into the individual sales for each month. How can you achieve this?
You can create a group in the report based on the Month field, with an aggregate total in the group header. You can then configure the Visibility properties of the details group so that it is hidden by default and can be toggled by the textbox containing the Month field in the Month group header row.
You want to show a graphical representation of a company’s profit for the year to-date compared to the target that was set at the beginning of the year. How can you achieve this?
You could use a chart, but for this kind of single value visualization, a gauge is the most appropriate choice.