What is SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)?

Lesson 1.2: What is SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)?

In this lesson, you'll learn the basics of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), a powerful server-based reporting platform from Microsoft.


📌 Overview

  • SSRS is a server-based reporting platform used to create, manage, and deliver reports.
  • It supports creating paginated reports that are ideal for printing or fixed-layout formats like PDF.
  • Reports can be accessed via a web portal, integrated into applications, or delivered through email subscriptions.
  • SSRS integrates with Microsoft SQL Server but can connect to a variety of data sources.

🎯 Key Components

  • Report Server: The engine that processes and renders reports.
  • Report Manager / Web Portal: A web interface to view and manage reports and subscriptions.
  • Report Designer Tools: Applications like Report Builder and SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT) used to create reports.
  • Report Server Databases: Store report metadata, security info, and execution history.

💡 Why Use SSRS?

  • Centralized report management and delivery for enterprises.
  • Supports multiple export formats like PDF, Excel, Word, and HTML.
  • Ability to schedule report execution and email delivery.
  • Secure and role-based access to reports and data sources.
  • Supports interactive features like drill-down, parameters, and bookmarks.

🌐 How SSRS Works

  1. A user requests a report through the web portal or an application.
  2. The Report Server retrieves the report definition (RDL file).
  3. It connects to the data sources and executes the queries.
  4. Data is combined with the report layout and formatting.
  5. The report is rendered and delivered in the requested format.

🧠 Summary

  • SSRS is a robust solution for creating, managing, and delivering reports within organizations.
  • It provides a complete ecosystem including design tools, a report server, and delivery mechanisms.
  • It enables business users and developers to build rich, interactive reports that can be shared securely.

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Lesson 3: Differences Between Report Builder and SQL Server Data Tools (SSDT)

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