John May, GISP, CSM GIS Director

Holland Services

Integrating SQL Server Reporting Services with MS Azure deployed GIS

Background

Develop an online mapping and reporting platform that would manage the FDOT NPDES program

Decision points: • Web services • Field data collection • Reporting tools

Web Services

Three possible platforms • In-house system

• Hardware • Software • Support

• ArcGIS Online • Service credits • Level I user fees

• Third party • MS Azure • AWS

Field Data Collection

Two possible platforms • Custom applications

• 3 of 8 Districts had custom software

• ESRI map integrated products • Collector • Survey 123

Reporting Tools

Two possible platforms / Requirements • Manual

• 5 of 8 Districts

• Custom applications • 3 of 8 Districts

• Integrate with Web • SSRS • Tableau • Power BI

Microsoft Azure • SQL - SDE • Portal • SSRS

ArcGIS Collector

Solution

MS Azure

• SQL Server Management Studio

MS Azure

• Automate data tasks with triggers

Web Mapping

• Standard ESRI Web Maps

Web Mapping

• Custom Web Maps

Web Mapping

• Custom deliver better UX • Mobile friendly • Can be integrated with SSRS

Reporting

• Custom Reporting with SSRS • VS Power Shell (design and run time environments)

Reporting

• Custom Reporting with SSRS • VS Power Shell (design and run time environments)

Reporting

• Custom Reporting with SSRS • Unlimited data environments

Reporting

• Custom Reporting with SSRS • Deploy report libraries

Reporting

• Custom Reporting with SSRS • Download data in multiple formats

Reporting

• Custom Reporting with SSRS • Parameterization

Reporting

• Custom Reporting with SSRS • Embedded charting

Demo