Creating Data Sets

A data set is a collection of data that is used to create a report in SSRS. A data set is created by specifying a data source and then writing a query to extract the required data from the data source. In this tutorial, we will learn how to create data sets in SSRS.

Syntax

The syntax for creating a data set in SSRS is as follows:

SELECT * FROM <Table_Name>

Here, <Table_Name> refers to the name of the table from which you want to extract data.

Example

To create a data set that extracts data from the Employees table in the AdventureWorks database, you can use the following SQL query:

SELECT * FROM Employees

Explanation

The above SQL query will extract all rows and columns from the Employees table in the AdventureWorks database, and this data will be used to create a data set in SSRS.

Use

Data sets can be used to create reports that display data from one or more data sources. By specifying a data source and writing a query to extract data from the data source, you can create a data set that contains the required data for your report.

Important Points

• Data sets can be created from tables, views, or stored procedures.
• The SELECT statement used to create a data set can include filters or joins to extract specific data from the data source.
• SSRS supports a wide range of data sources, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, and MySQL.

Summary

Creating data sets is an important step in creating reports in SSRS. By specifying a data source and writing a query to extract data from the data source, you can create a data set that contains the required data for your report. The SELECT statement used to create a data set can include filters or joins to extract specific data from the data source. SSRS supports a wide range of data sources, making it easy to create reports from different types of data.