Business Intelligence refers to the ability to view all data of a company in a consolidated manner and to derive information that supports management and decision-making. The basis for this is the consolidated preparation of all accumulated data, for example in a data warehouse. ReportServer provides the interface to this data and enables end users to use it easily and efficiently. From print-ready reports to individual ad hoc analyses, ReportServer offers tools that support you in your daily work.
In the following, ReportServer is described for end users. From executing pre-built reports to creating your own complex analyses, all tools relevant for your daily work are presented.
This manual is structured into the following sections:
A quick introduction to ReportServer: this section introduces the basic structure of the interface and shows how you perform typical daily tasks, such as executing reports.
The TeamSpace is your personal workspace in ReportServer. In this chapter we discuss details of operating and configuring the TeamSpace.
ReportServer combines different report types within a single interface. This section covers the specific characteristics of the supported report types and explains concepts common to all report types.
Dashboards allow you to see all important information at a glance. This chapter explains how to create your own dashboards and adapt them to your requirements.
The report type "Dynamic List" provides extensive options for assembling ad hoc analyses. In this chapter we first present the basic functionality, such as selecting and filtering data. We then discuss advanced techniques such as aggregation, advanced filtering, and computed fields. Finally, the templating functions of the Dynamic List are introduced.
Here we present the pivot mode of the Dynamic List, which allows you to analyze data, prepare it hierarchically or as a cross-tab, and create charts.
The analysis view is the common view used by the pivot mode of the Dynamic List as well as by OLAP reports. Using examples, we discuss this topic in more detail.
ReportServer allows you to execute reports on a time-controlled basis and, for example, send the result to your email inbox. The scheduling functions are presented in detail.
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