The Rollup connections are configured to connect and aggregate data across SharePoint environment, displaying data in the way useful for users and business. The Rollups can consolidate data from across multiple lists or libraries, multiple sites, site collections, and even web applications. The data which is displayed in a Data View Web Parts can be again sorted or grouped if necessary. The Rollup Web Parts ships out with number of pre-configured templates like the following.

Data grouping can be represented in a classic Tree View Rollup. It can aggregate data from any type of list or library and during display it can be grouped to represent in a meaningful way.

Displays data in a Spreadsheet format (flat display) and like Tree View Rollup can work with any type of list or library. Users have the option to organize the data using a combination of sorting, filtering, or grouping actions.

Variation of Tree View Rollup and Datasheet Rollup, except the data assigned or related to the current user is displayed. Any column in the List or Document library can be used for personalization. As an example, “My Rollup” can be used in the Help desk site to view the tickets assigned to the current user.

The following are the salient features of Rollup Web Parts.