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This is a good in depth reference for SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services. It is a little more difficult to find specific information bacuase it has so much information. But the clarity of the writing and the sheer volume of information in this book make it well worth having available as a reference. Just keep in mind that at around 750 pages, this is not going to be a quick read.
Galactic database for download location.Googling the Internet and reading posted reviews indicates that many people having problem find download of the "Galactic" database. Then from the search page result you must select item - >That site provides list of many downloads available for McGraw-Hill. The Galactic database is in "sql" script format. On page 116 author provide link to the site for database download. For the Galactic database installation all needed files and MS Word installation manual is included. As of today the database is not there. That database author is using in study exercises in this book. For this book you need item "Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services".The download is in Win.Zip format chapters for the book and the "Galactic" database zip file is included.
I would recommend you download the Galactic database and MS Word installation manual before buying this book and complete installation required. I found the download googlling on keyword "Download McGraw-Hill". It will require special installation using SQL Server. At this point in time I'm giving that book preliminary 4 stars just for difficulties with required sample database download.
I have a lot of SQL Server experience and am an MCP in Sql Server 2000. But who wants to wait days every time they try another example for a correction to the text.This book actually WORKS. The really great thing about it is that the step by step instructions for each reporting function for each example ACTUALLY WORK.
A quick intro type book, this book, and a "pro" book for SSRS 2008. For example, the "pro" SSRS 2008 book I purchased has numerous flaws in the examples that are frustrating and slow the learning pace to a crawl. I have purchased and used 3 books on SSRS.
Not every programming book you will buy will have that quality. The quick intro was fine but for depth and "step by step" instructions on the common reporting requirements-sorting,grouping,parameterization, etc. this book is EXCELLENT.
Sure, when the reviewers complained about that book, that author responded that he will answer all questions if you email him. and because the examples work on the first try without errors, you will learn FAST.
This helped me with a special project that I was working on. There is a lot information that I skipped over because I didn't have time to read the whole thing. I did find most of what I was looking for in order to complete my project.
You cover everything, from Beginning SQL syntax all the way to Security and executing reports with custom ASP.NET apps and Web Services. You, Brian Larson are wonderful. I have not read a better tech book. I recommend this to everyone, when they ask me how to learn SQL Reporting. - John Johnson
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