Project Server Creating database views

Hi All,
We are using project server 2013. We need to create some database views to generate some complex report, what is the best way to create. I think if we create any custom views inside the project server databse, will be removed while applying the service pack.
Thanks in advance, Taj

Assuming you are talking for an On premise installation,
You won't have problem if you create custom views within database as long as its referencing reporting objects, it is supported and documented on
Technet
Excerpt from Technet
Schemas are documented only for the reporting tables and views.
For an
on-premises Project Server installation, you can add reporting tables
and views for entities that are not defined in the Project database
schema. You can also create separate databases for custom on-premises
applications. Modification is not supported for the draft, published,
and archive tables and views. Because the Project database is not
directly accessible in Project Online, reporting tables and views cannot
be modified. However, if you have a SQL Azure account, you can create
separate databases for custom use with Project Online.
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