80318: Reporting in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Training & Certification Course

 Module 1: Overview

This module provides a general overview of the features and functionality of Reporting and Business Intelligence in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012.

Lessons

 Introduction

 SQL Server Reporting Services

 SQL Server Analysis Services

 Microsoft Dynamics AX Role Center

After completing this module, students will be able to:

 Identify available reporting features in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

 Explain how reporting features are used in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

 Explain how role centres make use of other reporting features in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Module 2: SQL Server Reporting Services

This module defines the reporting architecture, describes the development tools and explains procedures for developing reports.

Lessons

1.  Introduction
2.  Installation
3.  Report Development Tools
4.  Develop Reports
5.  Deploy Reports
6.  Integrate SSRS with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Lab: Create a Simple Report

•  Create a Query
•  Create a New Report in Visual Studio
•  Apply Layout Template
•  Add Column Sorting
•  Group Report Data
•  Filter Report Data
•  Add a Dynamic Parameter
•  Save and Deploy the Report
•  Display the Report in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Lab: Create a Report with X++ Business Logic

•  Create a Temporary Table
•  Define a Report Provider Class
•  Define a Data Contract Class
•  Define a Data Contract Method
•  Define a Method to Return Data to Reporting Services
•  Add Business Logic for the Report
•  Create a Reporting Project
•  Bind a Report to a Report Data Provider Class

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•  Describe the SQL Server Reporting Services installation procedure and prerequisites
•  Identify the tools used to develop and deploy reports for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
•  Explain the process for developing reports by using Visual Studio
•  List the three options for deploying reports
•  Describe how SSRS reports can be used within Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Module 3: SQL Server Analysis Services

This module describes business analysis features, defines analysis cube structure and demonstrates the process for creating cubes and using cube data in reports.

Lessons

1.  Introduction
2.  Analysis Overview
3.  Installation and Configuration
4.  Develop Cubes
5.  Define KPI to Display in Role Center
6.  Develop a Report to Display in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
7.  Analyze Cube Data

Lab: Create a Report Using Cube Data

•  Create a report using OLAP data

After completing this module, students will be able to:

•  Provide an overview of SQL Server Analysis Services features and capabilities
•  Describe the SQL Server Analysis Services installation procedure and prerequisites
•  Develop cubes by using Business Intelligence Development Studio
•  Display data in a Role Center web part using SQL Server Analysis Services
•  Create a report in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 that uses data from a SQL Server Analysis Services cube
•  Analyze cube data

Module 4: Enterprise Portal and Role Centers

This module provides a list of Enterprise Portal improvements, describes the Enterprise Portal installation procedure, and demonstrates how to modify or create a role centre.

Lessons

1.  Introduction
2.  Enterprise Portal Improvements
3.  Install Enterprise Portal and Role Centers
4.  Modify Existing Role Centers
5.  Create New Role Center
6.  Troubleshooting

Lab: Create a Report to Display in a Role Center

•  Define a Query
•  Create a Reporting Project
•  Create a Report
•  Configure Report Parameters
•  Apply Layout and Style Templates
•  Create a Menu Item
•  Create a Role Center
•  Add Report to Role Center