SQL Server Reporting Services FAQ

Question 11: How to use multiple datasets?

Answer:

You can combine two or more datasets in one report. There are multiple options to achieve this:

·         If the data comes from different tables in the same database, join the datasets based on a common key present in both tables.

·         Use the Linked Server functionality.

For more information, see Accessing External Data

·         Use the OpenRowSet functionality to join data from another database server into the current query.

For more information, see OPENROWSET (Transact-SQL)