XML File Connector for SSRSXML File Connector can be used to extract and output XML data stored in local XML files or direct XML String (variables or DB columns). XML Connector also supports Path expression to extract data from any level. This Connector is optimized to work with very large files. In this article you will learn how to quickly and efficiently integrate XML File data in SSRS without coding. We will use high-performance XML File Connector to easily connect to XML File and then access the data inside SSRS. Let's follow the steps below to see how we can accomplish that! XML File Connector for SSRS is based on ZappySys XML Driver which is part of ODBC PowerPack. It is a collection of high-performance ODBC drivers that enable you to integrate data in SQL Server, SSIS, a programming language, or any other ODBC-compatible application. ODBC PowerPack supports various file formats, sources and destinations, including REST/SOAP API, SFTP/FTP, storage services, and plain files, to mention a few. |
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Video Tutorial - Integrate XML File data in SSRS
This video covers the following topics and more, so please watch carefully. After watching the video, follow the steps outlined in this article:
- How to download and install the required PowerPack for
XML File integration in SSRS - How to configure the connection for
XML File - Features of the
ZappySys XML Driver (Authentication / Query Language / Examples / Driver UI) - How to use the
XML File in SSRS
Create Data Source in ZappySys Data Gateway based on XML Driver
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Download and install ZappySys ODBC PowerPack.
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Search for gateway in start menu and Open ZappySys Data Gateway:
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Go to Users Tab to add our first Gateway user. Click Add; we will give it a name tdsuser and enter password you like to give. Check Admin option and click OK to save. We will use these details later when we create linked server:
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Now we are ready to add a data source. Click Add, give data source a name (Copy this name somewhere, we will need it later) and then select Native - ZappySys XML Driver. Finally, click OK. And it will create the Data Set for it and open the ZS driver UI.
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You can use pass single file or multiple file path using wildcard pattern in path and you can use select single file by clicking [...] path button or multiple file using wildcard pattern in path.
Note: If you want to operation with multiple files then use wild card pattern as below (when you use wild card pattern in source path then system will treat target path as folder regardless you end with slash) C:\SSIS\Test\reponse.xml (will read only single reponse.xml file) C:\SSIS\Test\j*.xml (all files starting with file name j) C:\SSIS\Test\*.xml (all files with .xml Extension and located under folder subfolder)
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Now enter Path expression in Array Filter textbox to extract only specific part of XML file as below ($.feed.entry[*] will get content of entry attribute from XML document. Entry attribute is array of XML documents so we have to use [*] to indicate we want all records of that array)
NOTE: Here, We are using our desired filter, but you need to select your desired filter based on your requirement.
Click on Test Connection button to view whether the Test Connection is SUCCESSFUL or Not.$.feed.entry[*]
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Once you configured a data source, you can preview data. Hit Preview tab, and use similar settings to preview data:
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Click OK to finish creating the data source.
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That's it; we are done. In a few clicks we configured the call to XML File using ZappySys XML File Connector.
Read data in SSRS from ZappySys Data Gateway
- Open Visual Studio and create a new SSRS project
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Then add a new Shared Data Source (you can create a non-shared data source inside report too):
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Continue with creating the Shared Data Source. Select Microsoft SQL Server as Type and hit Build button to proceed further:
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Once a window opens, configure it similarly. Configure "XmlFileDSN" as database name. Finally, hit Test Connection and OK:
XmlFileDSN
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Another window opens, and it should look similarly to this one below which ends the creation of a Data Source:
DataSource=localhost,5000;Initial Catalog=XmlFileDSN
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Now it's time to create a Dataset. If you don't have a report created, in one of the wizard's steps it will look like this:
SELECT * FROM Tickets
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Finally, once you complete the report, similar results will show up:
Passing Parameters to SSRS Report / Filter data
If you want to parameterize your report, then refer to this article
Conclusion
In this article we showed you how to connect to XML File in SSRS and integrate data without any coding, saving you time and effort. It's worth noting that ZappySys XML Driver allows you to connect not only to XML File, but to any Java application that supports JDBC (just use a different JDBC driver and configure it appropriately).
We encourage you to download XML File Connector for SSRS and see how easy it is to use it for yourself or your team.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact ZappySys support team. You can also open a live chat immediately by clicking on the chat icon below.
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