Pro SharePoint 2010 Business Intelligence Solutions

In this chapter we have looked at the following (see Figure 2-83): - Why we should use Visio and what the new Visio Services in SharePoint Server 2010 are. - The Visio client and its new features. - Integrating Visio with SharePoint using a Visio Web Access (VWA) web part and the JavaScript Mashup API. - Implementing Secure Store Services and using it in conjunction with Visio, SQL server, and SharePoint. - Designing custom data providers with Visio Services. - Administering Visio Services. Figure 2-83. Visio Services in SharePoint 2010 Whats Next? In the next chapter, you will learn about Reporting Services in SQL Server 2008 R2, architecture and installation, Reporting Services Add-in, data source management, Report authoring tools, and integration of Reporting Services with SharePoint. You will also learn about publishing reports in native and SharePoint mode, Access Services, and managing Reporting Services. 138 C H A P T E R 3 ? ? ? Reporting Services One of the most vital aspects of Business Intelligence is reporting. Organizations rely on reporting engines to deliver key information in a timely fashion. These engines need to allow users to create and deliver a variety of reports based on customer requirements. SQL Server 2008 R2 Reporting Services (SSRS) provides a complete range of tools and services to meet those customer requirements.