SSRS Case Study
Our client approached us with a suite of reporting requirements encompassing both Power BI and SSRS. While some existing SSRS reports needed debugging and refinement, others were to be created from scratch. The objective was not only to rectify existing issues but also to enhance the reporting capabilities by leveraging Power BI for digital consumption.
Problem Statement:
The existing SSRS reports exhibited various bugs, including incorrect data representation, sub-report errors, and underlying data inconsistencies. Moreover, the client desired new reports with diverse functionalities, such as standalone reports, hierarchical structures, and pixel-perfect paginated reports for PDF and Excel exports.
Challenges:
- Debugging existing SSRS reports to identify inaccuracies and errors.
- Creating new reports with different requirements, including standalone and hierarchical structures.
- Ensuring pixel-perfect formatting for paginated reports.
- Developing a plugin for automated distribution of reports to employees.
- Migrating SSRS reports to Power BI while maintaining functionality and enhancing interactivity.
- Integrating Role-Level Security (RLS) to control data access based on user roles.
- Expanding data source options beyond SQL Server to include structured and non-structured data.
Solutions:
- Identified and fixed bugs in existing SSRS reports by analyzing SQL queries, functions, and sub-reports.
- Developed new SSRS reports tailored to client requirements, ensuring standalone and hierarchical structures.
- Implemented pixel-perfect formatting for paginated reports, enabling seamless PDF and Excel exports.
- Created a plugin for automated report distribution, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for employees.
- Migrated SSRS reports to Power BI, leveraging its interactive features and digital accessibility.
- Implemented Role-Level Security in Power BI to regulate data access based on user roles, enhancing data security.
- Expanded data source options in Power BI to include various structured and non-structured data sources, enhancing data integration capabilities.
Conclusion:
Through meticulous debugging, development, and migration processes, we successfully addressed the client's reporting challenges. By combining the strengths of SSRS and Power BI, we not only rectified existing issues but also provided enhanced reporting capabilities, improved accessibility, and strengthened data security measures. The seamless integration of various data sources further enriched the reporting environment, empowering the client with comprehensive insights and actionable intelligence.
