Microsoft built SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services from the ground up, almost completely in .NET managed code. Reporting Services enables straightforward yet versatile database reporting to a variety of output formats - over the Internet, corporate intranet or e-mail - from any database or data source.

Reporting Services is included with the SQL Server 2000 Standard or better license for no additional cost.  SQL Server 2005, when released, will have the next major release of Reporting Services.

Peter Blackburn and William Vaughn redefine the concept of what a technical book should provide

The book includes a DVD that illustrates many complex aspects of Reporting Services as well as containing a wealth of code and report samples. All the code and samples are based and tested on the final version of the software which you would be using.

The DVD also has examples and narrated demonstrations on video clips that not only explain, but show the reader how to navigate safely through some of the more difficult and confusing parts of the technology. This is truly a work that takes the reader far and beyond the official Microsoft documentation. While focused on security, Peter and Bill lead the reader through topics that range from how to securely install Reporting Services, through virtually every facet of creating and deploying reports. They also show any number of clever and insightful techniques that enable the reader to create report templates, report style sheets, and show what’s needed to securely extend Reporting Services. They even explain that “holy grail” - how to extend the Report Manager to support your own prettified User Interface for custom parameter collection within the Report Manager itself.

Assistance on your journey with Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Reporting Services

The book, along with the accompanying GuideMe videos and sample code and reports, is produced for the SP1 release and will help you through your use of Reporting Services whether you are a developer, database administrator or IT manager. This site will provide extra assistance and includes a Premium Access area for paid-up members which carries additional information for changes in the SP2 release. Book owners are given a free six-month access to the Premium area of the site where Peter, Bill and other professionals take active interest in specific queries.