1. Reporting in ORTEC
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2. Importance of Reporting and Analytics
The ability to perform sophisticated and innovative reporting and analytics is becoming critical for all organizations. Processing timely data and the proper reporting and analytic capabilities enhances the ability to make more informed, evidence-based decisions.
The right reporting, analytics and information delivery strategy can have a significant impact on an organization, fundamentally changing the way people perform their jobs and how decisions are made. The benefits of a successful strategy include:
Targeted delivery of data and reporting and analytics capabilities
Increased productivity
Employee satisfaction
Improved analysis and decision-making
Increased organizational communication and collaboration
Reporting, analytics and information delivery can have a transformational impact on an organization if implemented correctly. However, deciding which capabilities to utilize can be a daunting task for many companies. A range of options exist, and by focusing on each of them and how they can align with business goals, organizations can increase the success of the overall business intelligence environment.
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3. Reporting Services Architecture
The following diagram shows the three-tier architecture of a Reporting Services Native mode deployment:
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4. Reporting in ORTEC - Overview
Developing reports is done using Microsoft Report Builder (SSRS), based on the COMTECdefault database structure.
Standard reports offer a base point for data visualization and key insights regarding the available data. Utilizing these reports, ORTEC can develop custom reports based on specific KPIs, provided by the client.
Available reports include, but are not limited to:
Operational reports
Chart & Graphs reports
Map reports
Dashboards
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5. Optimization in SQL Server using COMTECdefault database structure

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8. Debugging query performance:
SQL Profiler:
Pro: Can identify query and potential bottlenecks easier.
Con: Puts a strain on the Database engine if there is a lot of activity on the server.
Execution Plan:
Pro: Can identify a large set of potential bottlenecks; Can help to track different part of the query and view overall performance.
Con: Not easy to read, does not offer hints of potential bottlenecks; Information can be misleading if not interpreted correctly.

9. Optimization techniques
How optimizing a query feels like:
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10. Other optimization tips:
Update Statistics on tables
JOIN with sub-selects of tables
JOIN on indexed columns
Use functions only when absolutely necessary
Filter output