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# Data report

The ***Data Report*** session type can be used to empower any/all users to generate reports, without having to grant them access to the actual server.

### Settings

#### General

Create a Data Report entry and define the connection string by either:

* Specify the connection in the entry itself.
* Use a credential entry.
* Inherited from a parent.
* Prompt for credentials.

#### Parameters

Specify the parameters by setting the name, type and default value of all parameters.

<figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_kb_KB4546.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Query

Enter the query in the Query tab, which features an SQL syntax-highlighted text box with line numbers.

<figure><img src="https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_kb_KB4547.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Ensure that your DBA sets the proper user groups, and that each specific user(s) has access to it.
{% endhint %}


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