Data Processing Extensions Overview

Introduces how to write a custom data processing extension for Reporting Services.

Preparing to Implement a Data Processing Extension

Describes the interfaces available when implementing an Reporting Services data processing extension, as well as when you are required to implement a particular interface.

Creating a Data Processing Extension Library

Describes assigning a namespace for your Reporting Services data processing extension and compiling your data processing extension into a library DLL.

Implementing a Connection Class for a Data Processing Extension

Describes the attributes of a connection and how to implement your own Connection class for your data processing extension.

Implementing a Command Class for a Data Processing Extension

Describes the attributes of a command, and how to implement your own Command class for your data processing extension.

Implementing a DataReader Class for a Data Processing Extension

Describes the attributes of a data reader and how to implement your own DataReader class for your data processing extension.

Using an External Dataset with Reporting Services

Describes how to expose your custom DataSet objects to the report server for consumption.

Deploying a Data Processing Extension

Describes how to deploy your data processing extension.

Debugging Data Processing Extension Code

Describes how to debug code in your data processing extensions.

Removing a Data Processing Extension

Describes how to remove a data processing extension from a report server or Report Designer.

For a sample of a fully implemented data processing extension, see Readme_File Share Data Processing Extension Sample.

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