Tutorials (SSRS)

SQL Server Reporting Services includes the following report design tutorials to help you learn basic skills one step at a time. 

Tutorial: Creating a Basic Table Report (SSRS)

Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn how to create your first report. This tutorial shows you how to work with Report Designer to create a data source connection, define a simple query, and build a layout to contain your data.

Tutorial: Adding Parameters to a Report (SSRS)

Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn to add parameters that control both the appearance and content of a report.

Tutorial: Creating a Basic Matrix Report

Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn how to create a report that contains a matrix.

Tutorial: Adding a Pie Chart to a Report (Report Designer)

Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn to add a pie chart to a report.

Tutorial: Adding a Bar Chart to a Report (Report Designer)

Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn to add a bar chart to a report.

Tutorial: Adding a KPI to a Report

Follow the steps in this tutorial to learn to add a key performance indicator (KPI) to a report. This includes an image or a gauge data region.

Tutorial: Creating Model-Based Reports in Report Designer

Follow the steps in this tutorial to design a report based on a published report model.

Tutorials: Creating AdventureWorks 2008R2 Sample Reports (SSRS)

For more advanced report writers, follow the steps in these tutorials to learn to build the AdventureWorks 2008R2 sample reports.