Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a report generation
software that is a part of Microsoft SQL Server. It enables users to execute reports
using a web interface or even as embedded reports in applications by using a web
services interface.
Developers typically use Microsoft Visual Studio with the Business Intelligence
Projects plugin installed to develop reports for reporting services. Very basic reports
(reports created by end users) can also be created using the Report Builder tool that
is included.