The correct answer to the question is option B: Data Alert Designer is a Windows application that is deployed as part of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). It allows users to create alerts based on data metrics within reports. The other options are incorrect as they misrepresent the nature of the application.
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Data Alert Designer is a tool associated with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), specifically related to data alerts functionality. Let's break down the options to determine which one is correct:
(A) Browser based Silverlight application : This option suggests that Data Alert Designer is a web-based application using the Microsoft Silverlight framework. Historically, some SSRS components have utilized Silverlight.
(B) Windows application that is deployed as part of SSRS : This option means that Data Alert Designer would be a standalone Windows application installed along with SSRS.
(C) Both : This option indicates that Data Alert Designer could be available in both forms, as a browser-based tool and a Windows application.
(D) None : This option means neither of the above descriptions is correct.
In a practical context, Data Alerts in SSRS use a Silverlight-based interface when configured via SQL Server Data Tools or through the web interface. Therefore, the most accurate choice is (A) Browser based Silverlight application . Hence, the correct answer is option (A).