Report Definition Language File
General Information
| Title | RDL File Extension |
| Extension | .rdl |
| Full Form | Report Definition Language File |
| File Type | XML File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store report definitions |
| Additional Functions | Data visualization, layout |
| Features | XML-based, Customizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Highly structured |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Business Reporting | Yes |
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Interactive Reporting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data exposure |
| Best Practices | Permission management, Data encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2004 with SQL Server 2005 |
| Latest Release | Included in SQL Server 2019 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .rsd, .rsm, .rsds, .rdl.data |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services |
Free with SQL Server | Windows |
| Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
 Report Builder |
Free | Windows |