SSRS and Excel

SSRS (SQL Server Reporting Services) is a powerful tool used to create, manage, and deliver reports from a wide variety of data sources. Excel, on the other hand, is a popular spreadsheet software used primarily for data analysis and reporting. In this tutorial, we will explore the integration of SSRS with Excel.

Syntax

There is no specific syntax for integrating SSRS with Excel. This integration is achieved by exporting SSRS reports in Excel format.

Example

The following steps demonstrate how to export an SSRS report in Excel format:

1. Open SSRS.
2. Navigate to the report you want to export.
3. Click on the "Export" button.
4. Choose "Excel" as the export format.
5. Click on "OK" to start the export process.
6. In the dialog box that appears, choose whether to open or save the exported file.
7. If you chose to save the file, navigate to the location where you want to save it and click on "Save".

Output

The output of exporting an SSRS report in Excel format is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that contains the data and formatting from the SSRS report.

Explanation

Exporting an SSRS report in Excel format can be useful when you need to perform further analysis of the data in Excel or when you need to share the data with others who do not have access to SSRS.

Use

The integration of SSRS with Excel can be used to:

• Create custom reports in Excel using data from SSRS reports.
• Share SSRS report data with others who do not have access to SSRS.
• Perform further analysis of SSRS report data in Excel.

Important Points

• The formatting and layout of the SSRS report may change when exported to Excel.
• If the SSRS report contains multiple tables or charts, each one will be exported to a separate worksheet in the Excel spreadsheet.
• The exported Excel spreadsheet may contain multiple tabs, depending on the complexity of the SSRS report.

Summary

Integrating SSRS with Excel is a simple process that involves exporting SSRS reports in Excel format. The resulting Excel spreadsheet contains the data and formatting from the SSRS report, making it easier to perform further analysis or share the data with others. However, it's important to keep in mind that the formatting and layout of the SSRS report may change when exported to Excel.