Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Reporting Cookbook

by Kamalakannan Elangovan

There no better way of getting to grips with the Dynamics AX framework than learning by example. This cookbook is packed with recipes for creating and managing reports along with full explanations for complete understanding. Overview In Detail Dynamics AX 2012 is a modern ERP solution from Microsoft that is targeted at the mid-and-high-level organizations. It is seeing an increased rate of adoption due to its tighter integration with the Microsoft technology stack and the flexibility it offers. "Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Reporting Cookbook" focuses mainly on the reporting aspects of Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. Reports play a very central role in an ERP system being accessible to customers, vendors, top management and the shop floor. Every ERP implementation includes reporting changes as companies try to refit the reports to their standards and processes. As a Dynamics AX developer, reporting skills are a must-have and this book intends to make report development easier and simpler. "Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Reporting Cookbook" deals with the SSRS-based reporting framework introduced with Dynamics AX 2012. It explains the reporting model in detail and offers instruction-led examples to help you understand the nuances involved in developing a report. Throughout this book, you will learn how to build your own reports based on Queries, RDP, and different designs like Auto/Precision designs. You will also gain an understanding of the programmatic flow, which will help you develop reports with confidence. You will find different approaches to debug issues in your reports. The examples offered in this book can be readily used in your real-world scenarios. This book also offers strategies for new reports as well as for migrating your reports from the old reporting framework and development. Report designs like table, matrix, and charts have been discussed with examples. There are also tips, tools and references spread across the book that can hasten your report development process. Overall, this book will guarantee you a deeper understanding of report development in Dynamics AX. What you will learn from this book

314 pages, Paperback

First published August 24, 2013

Reviews

[Palle Agermark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kamalakannan Elangovan has written a comprehensive book about reporting with SSRS in AX 2012.

This book is extremely useful for AX developers writing SSRS reports, whether they are beginners or more experienced developers. If you are just buying one book about reports with AX the year, this must be it. Otherwise, I suggest you buy the other released book too, “Developing SSRS Reports for Dynamics AX”. They complement each other very good.

I am very happy to see that this book is not all a about the happy path where everything just works. It means a lot to me to see troubleshooting, debugging, upgrade issues and unit testing be a part of the book.

[Alexis Castro · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading through this book I can say that I do have a better understanding on the reporting structure. This book would have been much better utilized in the hands of a developer but its value to me was that in understanding the framework I can better model customized reports in my functional design documents.

Being that I do not create reports normally I would say that this was a nice read and was written in a way that functional consultants could understand. This book would be great for developers and client side report writers as well.

[Jamie Lopez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Reporting Cookbook is a great book of recipes that will aid you in creation of various reports. The directions(recipes) are easy to follow and extremely beneficial.

The recipes include great "help" or reminders and tips that can really go a long way in ensuring that your creations are at their best. This books is clearly written with great contributors and a great author that understand Microsoft Dynamics.

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[Mustafa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book, it guides you to learn AX 2012 SSRS reporting by examples.. It starts from simple and move forward to advanced recipes.

The author presents his experience in SSRS reports through this book, provides the reader with useful tips, tricks and best practices when working with reports.

The book is well organized, it covers programming, upgrading and troubleshooting areas.

[Johan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm working for an ISV and this book shows how to create reports in a need and easy way. It also can change your mind on the different ways to view and report your data. We will add more report capabilities in our next release!
After reading this book it will safe you time to create reports, but also gives you insight into the report capabilities.

[Thien Nguyen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book