Sql Reporting Services

SQL Reporting Services is an add-on to Sql Server 2000 which provides a server-based reporting solution. It is built tightly integrated with DotNet, an evolving technology which many companies have observed with some skepticism.

Introductory articles

An article which discusses the position of SqlReportingServices in relation to Microsoft Business Solutions product offerings can be found at http://www.intelligententerprise.com/print_article.jhtml;jsessionid=YD1CBW0HZNUB0QSNDBCSKHQ?articleID=19502153

Some sources claim this is the product that will supplant CrystalReports. These include:

On the other hand, there are other opinions expressed. See Irrespective of which view prevails in the end, this new product is a moving target and competitors will have to move out of the way or get squashed.


Resources for SqlReportingServices


Current limitations and annoyances


Report definitions are stored in XML based ReportDefinitionLanguage format.


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