Patrick Schwarz said
Everything Teo Lachev has to say about SSRS, I take notice : his book "Applied Microsot SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services" is a must read. It's not a reference book; it's a book to learn from someone who has used the product in the real world.
I especially like chapters "Advanced Report Design", "Integrating with Analysis Services", "Integrating with SharePoint" and the "Extensiblity" part.
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Erik P. Veerman said
Very well written and thorough... plus great examples.
I think what I like best about Teo's book is that he is such a great writer and knows how to organize content that makes sense and is structured in the right way. Literally, there are dozens of report examples using all the features of Reporting Services 2008 including the new charting components (gauges, sparklines, paredo, plus standard bar/pie, etc ) and grids... and how to use the new Report Designer. Also if you are managing SSRS, this walks through SharePoint integration, deployment, security, administration, etc.
I was really surprised to see a couple negative reviews... I found the book really helpful and written so much better than most technology books.
Tom said
I thought this was a good introduction book to sql server reporting 2008. If you're moving from crystal reports or any other banded report writer to sql reporting your in for a shock and will have to start from scratch. I also bought MS's Reporting Services and between them I can at least get in the ballpark for an answer. If your a learn by doing person then MS's Reporting Services will probably serve you better. Another good resource has been the MSDN sql server reporting forum.
H. Hooper said
I am a SQL Server power user, but newbie to 2008 and reporting services. I've been trying to use this book for a few days now, but every time I try to look something up (and it's always an introductory concept) I have not gotten a satisfactory answer. This book is not a good general reference and appears to have been rushed out the door.
Marvin A. Ernst Jr. said
After recieving the book new from Amazon the pages from the first chapter started falling out. Everytime I read it more pages fall out.
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