What is shared datasource in SSRS?

What is shared datasource in SSRS?

A shared data source is a set of data source connection properties that can be referenced by multiple reports, models, and data-driven subscriptions that run on a Reporting Services report server. Shared data sources provide an easy way to manage data source properties that often change over time.

What is shared schedule in SSRS?

A shared schedule contains schedule and recurrence information that can be used by any number of published reports and subscriptions that run on a Reporting Services report server. If you have many reports and subscriptions that run at the same time, you can create a shared schedule for those jobs.

What is difference between shared data source and shared dataset in SSRS?

The purpose of SSRS embedded datasets are to retrieve data from target data sources for only one report but a shared dataset can be used by multiple reports to retrieve data. The key difference between embedded and shared source is that shared data source can be used by multiple reports and data-driven subscriptions.

What is shared schedule?

A shared schedule is a multipurpose schedule that provides ready-to-use schedule information to any number of reports. Shared schedules can be centrally managed, paused, and resumed. It can be utilized for the following: Report Subscription. Cache Refresh Plan/ Expiration Plan for Dataset and Report.

How do I create a shared schedule?

Create Shared Schedules (SharePoint mode)

  1. Click Site Actions.
  2. Click Site Settings.
  3. In the Reporting Services section, click Manage Shared Schedules.
  4. Click Add Schedule to open the Schedule Properties page.
  5. Enter a descriptive name for the schedule.
  6. Choose a frequency.
  7. Define the schedule.
  8. Set a start and end date.

How do I create a shared dataset?

To create a shared dataset in Report Builder In the right pane, click Browse to select a shared data source from the report server, and then click Create. The query designer associated with the shared data source opens. In the query designer, specify the fields to include in the dataset. Click Run (!) to run the query.

What is dataset in SSRS report?

A dataset does not contain the actual data. A dataset contains the information that is needed to retrieve a specific set of data from a data source. There are two types of datasets: embedded and shared. An embedded dataset is defined in a report and used only by that report.

How to manage SSRs shared data source?

In the report server web portal, we will navigate to Home->Datasets folder and click manage in the SSRS shared data source; property tab will appear. In the Properties tab, we can edit, delete or change the folder of shared data source.

How do I create a shared data source in report designer?

To create a shared data source in Report Designer. On the toolbar in the Report Data pane, click New and then click Data Source. The Data Source Properties dialog box opens. Note. If the Report Data pane is not visible, click Report Data on the View menu.

Does a shared data source contain query information?

A shared data source does not contain query information used to retrieve data. The query is always kept within a report definition. To create a shared data source or modify its properties, you must have Manage data sources permissions on the report server.

How do I delete a shared data source from a report?

You can delete a shared data source the same way that you delete any item from the report server. In the web portal, navigate to the shared data source. Select the ellipsis (…) in the upper-right corner of the shared data source > Manage. The Properties page opens. Click Delete, and then click OK.

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