SharePoint Designer 2010 has a new design. The familiar toolbar is replaced with the ribbon, which was introduced with Office 2007, and sometimes the usual options can be found at unusual places…
Data Connection Types
Linked Data Source-allows you to connect data sources from different locations and show it in one Data View.
Database Connection – allows you to connect to databases.
SOAP Service Connection – allows you to connect to SOAP service connections (e.g. Web Service).
REST Service Connection – allows you to connect to REST service connections (e.g. RSS).
XML File connection- allows you to connect to any XML file of your choosing.
