Dynamically change report datasource based upon parameter.

I currently have one report that I would like to be able to use to report
off of stored procs on multiple servers. And am hoping someone can point me
in the right direction.
Example:
Report A will run off of storedProc1 which exists in every database.
However, the specific server and database to use will depend upon the user
currently logged in.
Currently I am trying to make use of the custom dataset extension (by Teo
Lachev) to report off of an XML string. Unfortunately, I am having fits
trying to get it to work and don't even know if this is the best way.
Any help would be appreciated.Various approaches for dynamic database connections in RS 2000 have been
discussed on this newsgroup:
* Use a custom data processing extension (as you currently do)
* Use the linked server functionality of SQL Server; please check this
thread:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.sqlserver.reportingsvcs&mid=848bac6b-98a2-4de7-abfd-bf199a99b660&sloc=en-us
* If the databases are on the same server, use a dynamic query text (i.e.
="select * from " & Parameters!DatabaseName.Value & "..table")
* If you're just toggling between two or three databases, you can publish
the same report 3 times with 3 different names using 3 different data
sources and write a main report that shows/hides the correct subreport based
on whatever criteria you want.
Native support (expression-based connection strings) is available in RS
2005.
Hope this helps,
Robert
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"Tarik Peterson" <tarikp@.investigo.net> wrote in message
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> I currently have one report that I would like to be able to use to report
> off of stored procs on multiple servers. And am hoping someone can point
me
> in the right direction.
> Example:
> Report A will run off of storedProc1 which exists in every database.
> However, the specific server and database to use will depend upon the user
> currently logged in.
> Currently I am trying to make use of the custom dataset extension (by Teo
> Lachev) to report off of an XML string. Unfortunately, I am having fits
> trying to get it to work and don't even know if this is the best way.
> Any help would be appreciated.
>