RSS Feeds

RSS is an acronym for "Really Simple Syndication." RSS is a simple XML‑based system that lets users subscribe to content such as news or website updates and then aggregates it into a single location using RSS‑aware software. An RSS feed is a list of notifications or changes to a set of data. With this feature, you can target important information to members of your organization. Users who subscribe to the RSS feed can view the information as it is updated in the program. For example, an RSS feedcan supply the person responsible for a special event with up-to-date registration information. RSS allows you to distribute a list of content that is subject to change on an unpredictable schedule to a wide number of people. An RSS feed solves the problem of having to repeatedly check a website or application for changes to a set of information. RSS Readers can automatically access RSS feed on your behalf and organize the results for you. RSS Readers are also known as RSS Aggregators. Some aggregators are accessed by a web browser or email application. RSS feedsare addressable via a URL. You can provide the URL web address to an RSS Reader and the reader or aggregator will monitor the RSS feed for you.1

The Relationship between Data Lists and RSS Feeds

Enable RSS for a User-defined Data List

Use the RSS Feature

View RSS Feeds and Security

Exercise: Create an RSS Feed from a Data List