rds rdl rsd in SSRS

Question

I came across three different extensions while trying to create SSRS Reports.

1> .rds

2> .rsd

3> .rdl

Can anyone please elaborate on what are these extensions and what is the difference between these files?

It will be of great help to me!

Answer 1

Report Definition Shared data source (rds)

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/reporting-services/report-data/create-modify-and-delete-shared-data-sources-ssrs

Report Definition Language (rdl)

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/reporting-services/reports/report-definition-language-ssrs

Embedded and Shared Datasets

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/reporting-services/report-data/embedded-and-shared-datasets-report-builder-and-ssrs

The above links have all the answers to any of your doubts. Hope this helps you out!!