Summary

This article describes Data Sources and their uses.


Usage

Data Sources have a variety of applications, including:
  • Bursting parameter and filter values
  • Delivery/notification email addresses
  • Schedule event triggers
  • XDC data sources
  • Dashboard writeback


Data Sources

Database Connection Create a connection to SQL Server, Oracle, or any ODBC-compliant database. Create queries within the Database Connection.

File List
Used to source data from Microsoft Excel, SharePoint List, or a text file

MultiColumn List
Simple data table

List
Simple list of values


See Also

Creating & Using a Data Source

Using Extra Columns