Report Design Basics
Report design is usually a two-part process that consists of defining data and arranging items on a page. With SQL Server Reporting Services, data definition involves specifying a data source and identifying the data to use in the report. You can then use data regions such as tables, matrixes, lists, and charts to display the data on the report and add other report items, such as graphic elements and images, to the report layout. All report items have properties that determine how the items appear on the report. You can also add functionality that allows users to interact with a rendered report.
In This Section
- Ways to Create a Report
Describes the tools and approaches available for creating reports.
- Working with Data in Reporting Services
Discusses data sources, datasets, and fields.
- Data Sources Supported by Reporting Services
Discusses data processing extensions that can retrieve data for a report.
- Understanding Report Layout and Rendering
Discusses arrangement of report items, pagination, and rendering.
- Working with Report Items
Defines report items that can be used in a report: text box, image, line, rectangle, subreport, and data regions.
- Understanding Data Regions
Defines the four types of data regions: table, matrix, list, and chart.
- Providing User Interaction in Reports
Discusses parameters, links, visibility, and the document map.
See Also
Concepts
Working with Report Designer
Design Considerations for Report Rendering
Creating, Managing, and Delivering Reports Overview
Other Resources
Designing and Creating Reports