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An Introduction to Data Bars in SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 R2
Data Bars are a new feature in SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 R2 introduced with the November CTP.  Data Bars are useful for building what are often referred to as “trellis” and “table lense” displays that help report consumers indentify possible Read More...
SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 R2 Map Tip: Address Geocoding with SQL Server 2008 Spatial
This post is just a pointer to a great blog post on Spatial Ed ’s blog that addresses (pun intended) one of the most common questions I get regarding the map in Reporting Services which is, “In my database, all of my store locations, customers, etc. are Read More...
SQL Server 2008 R2 Map Tips: How To Import Shapefiles Into SQL Server and Aggregate Spatial Data.
In the August CTP of SQL Server 2008 R2, we introduced the map report item in Reporting Services.  As you might already be aware, the map in SSRS supports the spatial data types and functions that are available in SQL Server.  In this post, Read More...
Working with XY Scatter Charts in Reporting Services 2008
Recently, I’ve been fielding a few questions regarding XY Scatter Charts in Reporting Services 2008 (see MSDN Forum Question ).  We have definitely noticed that working with XY Scatter charts is a bit difficult, and we do appreciate the feedback Read More...
Enabling Drilldown on (SSRS) Reporting Services 2008 Charts
In this post I'm going to spend some time covering a subject that comes up quite a bit on our forums , which is how to enable drill-down on a chart in Reporting Services. In this example, I'm using the Analysis Services 2008 AdventureWorks cube.  Read More...
Attending SQL PASS Community Summit This Week
This is just a quick note to let people know that I'm attending the SQL PASS Community Summit this week. Here's a summary of where you can find me if you have some questions regarding data visualization or SQL Server Reporting Services, or if you'd just Read More...
SSRS and Microsoft Chart Control How To: Change the Width of Bars and Columns
Every once and I while I get asked this question, and it fits nicely with a series I've been planning to blog on what you can do with custom attributes in charts in SQL Server Reporting Services 2008.  The question is, "How do I change the width Read More...
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