SQL Server Reporting Services vs. Power BI
When I think of Reporting, I think of the news. Throughout my career in Technology, I have encountered two Microsoft products, Power BI and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), both designed to serve the same purpose: Reporting. Today, I decided to delve into their origins and explore their respective strengths and weaknesses. A Brief History on SSRS If you were to ask me, "What is SSRS?" before my current job, I'd probably just stare blankly and shrug my shoulders. However, now I can confidently tell you that SSRS stands for SQL Server Reporting Services. Here's a fun fact: It started in 2004 as an add-on for SQL Server 2000. People really liked it because it could work with all sorts of data, such as tables from SQL Server databases, Excel, and XML files. And you know what's interesting? Even after all these years, people are still using it. SSRS Strengths SSRS is better suited for generating paginated reports, such as invoices and statements. Report subs...