Pentaho 5.0 Reporting by Example: Beginner's Guide

Key FeaturesInstall and configure PRD in Linux and WindowsCreate complex reports using relational data sourcesProduce reports with groups, aggregate functions, parameters, graphics, and sparklinesInstall and configure Pentaho BI Server to execute PRD reportsCreate and publish your own Java web application with parameterized reports and an interactive user interfaceBook DescriptionOpen source reporting tools and techniques, such as PRD, have been comparable in quality to their commercial counterparts this is largely due to the market's marked tendency to choose open source solutions. PRD is a very powerful tool and in order to take full advantage of it you need to pay attention to the important details. Pentaho 5.0 Reporting by Example: Beginner's Guide clearly explains the the foundation and then puts those concepts into practice through step-by-step visual guides. Feeling confident with your newly discovered, desirable, skill you will have the power to create your very own professional reports including graphics, formulas, sub-reports and many other forms of data reporting.Pentaho 5.0 Reporting By Example: Beginner's Guide is a step-by-step guide to create high quality, professional reports. Starting with the basics we will explore each feature to ensure a thorough understanding to peel back the curtain and take full advantage of the power that Pentaho puts at our fingertips. This book gives you the necessary resources to create a great variety of reports. You will be able to make reports that contain sub-reports, include graphics, sparklines and so on. You will also be able to parameterize your reports so that the final user can decide what information to visualize. You will be able to create your own stoplight type indicators and drill down in your reports. and execute your reports from your own web application. Pentaho 5.0 Reporting By Example: Beginner's Guide lets you learn everything necessary to work seriously with one of the world's most popular open source reporting tools. This book will guide you chapter by chapter through examples, graphics, and theoretical explanations so that you feel comfortable interacting with Pentaho Report Designer and creating your own reports.What you will learnDownload, configure, and install Pentaho Report DesignerCreate your own data sources or insertable objects that can use themProduce reports with different hierarchical levels and create aggregate functions to calculate totals and sub-totalsUse parameters in your reports to enable the user to interact directly with your reportGenerate your own sub-reports and add graphics and sparklinesCreate reports with the capacity to drill downPublish and execute your reports on the Pentaho BI ServerProduce reports that use session variables such as user, role, to vary their contentDevelop your own Java web application to execute your reports.Who this book is forPentaho 5.0 By Example: Beginner's Guide is the ideal companion for a wide-variety of developers. Whether you are new to the world of Business Intelligence reporting, or an experienced BI analyst, this book will guide you through the creation of your first reports in Pentaho. We assume some knowledge of the SQL language and database systems.