Outline of Microsoft Report Builder 3.0 with SQL 2008R2, SQL 2012, and SQL 2014 Training

Module 1: Course Overview

This module explains how the class will be structured and introduces course materials and additional administrative information.

Lessons

• Introduction
• Course Materials
• Facilities
• Prerequisites
• What We'll Be Discussing

Lab : Course Overview

• Successfully log into their virtual machine.
• Have a full understanding of what the course intends to cover.

Module 2: Introduction to Report Builder 3.0

This module introduces the interface of Report Builder 3.0, the different features available, and variances in data sources and datasets.

Lessons

• Planning Your Reports
• Understanding Variances Between SQL Versions
• Exploring The Report Builder 3.0 Interface
• Examining Management
• Utilizing Data Sources
• Working with Datasets

Lab : Introduction to Report Builder 3.0

• Explore the Report Builder 3.0 Interface
• Create an Embedded Data Source into SQL 2014 Engine
• Create an Embedded Data Source into SQL 2014 Analysis Services
• Create a Shared Data Source Using the Report Manager
• Create a Shared Dataset Using the Shared Data Source
• Plan the reports.
• Use Report Builder 3.0 and understand the parts of the interface.
• Launch Report Builder 3.0 from multiple sources.
• Understand management options.
• Create embedded data sources and datasets.
• Create shared data sources and datasets.

Module 3: Report Builder 3.0 Wizards

This module covers report basics exploring lists, matrices, and tables along with the wizards. Data regions will also be explained.

Lessons

• Exploring Table or Matrix Wizard
• Utilizing Chart Wizard
• Working with Map Wizard

Lab : Report Builder 3.0 Wizards

• Create Five Shared Data Sources and Two Shared Datasets
• Use the Table or Matrix Wizard
• Use the Chart Wizard
• Use the Map Wizard
• Create shared data sources and datasets.
• Understand and utilize the Table or Matrix Wizard.
• Understand and utilize the Chart Wizard.
• Understand and utilize the Map Wizard.

Module 4: Report Builder 3.0 Basic Reports

In this module we examine parameters, filters, and the expressionable aspect of reports. We also cover formatting options.

Lessons

• Utilizing Lists
• Using Tables
• Exploring Matrix
• Mastering Data Region(s)
• Examining Parameters
• Working with Expressions
• Understanding Report Parts
• Formatting Reports

Lab : Report Builder 3.0 Basic Reports

• Creating a Report Using Lists
• Creating a Report Using Tables
• Creating a Report Using a Tablix
• Creating a Report with a Query Parameter
• Report Parameter with a Shared Dataset
• Create Parameters Using a Dataset as a Filter
• Using Expressions in Your Report
• Creating a Report Using Report Parts
• Report Formatting
• Understand and utilize lists.
• Understand and utilize tables.
• Understand and utilize matrices.
• Understand and utilize data regions.
• Understand and utilize parameters.
• Understand and utilize expressions.
• Understand and utilize report parts.
• Understand and utilize formatting options.

Module 5: Report Builder 3.0 Graphics

This module is a detailed look at graphics including charts, images, sparklines, data bars, gauges, and Bing maps.

Lessons

• Understanding Visualizations
• Utilizing Charts
• Exploring Gauges
• Examining Maps

Lab : Report Builder 3.0 Graphics

• Using Sparklines in a Report
• Report Builder Chart Borders, Titles, and Legends
• Linear Gauges
• Basic Maps
• Basic Maps with Color
• Understand visualization options.
• Understand and utilize charts.
• Understand and utilize sparklines.
• Understand and utilize gauges.
• Understand and utilize maps.

Module 6: Intermediate Reporting

This module covers intermediate reporting with emphasis on actionable reports, and a section exploring report subscriptions and security.

Lessons

• Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting
• Utilizing Dynamic Headers and Footers
• Visualizing Your Company Report Templates
• Understanding HTML5 and Textboxes
• Using the List Object to Combine Other Items
• Creating Subreports and Drillthrough Reports
• Exploring Subscriptions
• Examining Security

Lab : Intermediate Reporting

• Report Header and Footer
• Creating Report Templates
• Embedding HTML in a Textbox
• Lists as Containers
• Subreports
• Understand filtering, grouping, and sorting.
• Understand and utilize dynamic headers and footers.
• Understand and utilize report templates.
• Understand and utilize HTML and texboxes.
• Understand and utilize lists as containers.
• Understand and utilize subreports.
• Understand report subscription options.
• Understand security.

Module 7: Report Builder 3.0 Tips and Tricks

This module is optional and contains 20 tips and tricks with step-by-step instructions.

Lessons

Lab : Report Builder 3.0 Tips and Tricks

• Use what they’ve learned throughout this course.