Extended Architecture

Several other components of the Microsoft technology stack are used in a typical
deployment.
Reports are delivered by SQL Reporting Services (SSRS). SSRS is a component
included in SQL Server.
Business Intelligence (BI) components such as Key Performance Indicators use
Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) cubes which are delivered by SQL
Analysis Services (SSAS). SSAS is a component included in SQL Server.
The Enterprise Portal and Role Pages are hosted in SharePoint. There are two
versions of SharePoint that can be used. Window SharePoint Foundation 2010 is
a free download. Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 is a product that can be
purchased to provide extended collaboration and content management tools.
Integration to other applications or to third party organizations might require
integration solutions such as web services.
The following image describes a typical system architecture that includes other
components of the Microsoft technology stack.