Tuesday, September 11, 2012

RDL: SQL Server reporting services XML file


RDL: SQL Server reporting services XML file


  • RDL stands for Report Definition Language. 
  • RDL is a file extension for an XML file used by Microsoft SQL Server reporting services. 
  • RDL files contain calculations, charts, images, graphs and text and can be rendered into a variety of formats as needed. 
  • RDL files can be created by Microsoft Visual Studio, third party tools, or with a text editor.