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A report is an XML document that complies with the report definition language (RDL) schema and includes a description of how data should be presented by a report renderer.

A report includes the following elements:

• Body. A description of the items included in the report and how they should be formatted and presented.
• Data Sources. Connection information to access the data sources where the data for the report is stored. Data sources can be embedded in the report, or stored in a separate file and shared across multiple reports.
• Datasets. Query definitions that determine the data fields presented in the report. Each dataset is associated with a data source, and can be embedded in the report or stored in a separate file and shared across multiple reports.

The easiest way to create a report is to use the Report Wizard.

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