README

SAS/SHARE(r) Data Provider
Version 9 for Windows(r)


The SAS/SHARE Data Provider allows you to access, update, and manipulate SAS
data using OLE DB- and ADO-compliant applications.  In addition, the SAS/SHARE
Data Provider allows read and write access to DBMS data such as IBM DB2 and
ORACLE by installing and configuring SAS/ACCESS and SAS/SHARE software to run
jointly on the server platform. Furthermore, SAS views can be defined to join
DBMS tables from different vendors, creating a virtual data warehouse for your
OLE DB and ADO applications.

The SAS/SHARE Data Provider uses the TCP/IP protocol to access the SAS data
under the control of the SAS/SHARE server. TCP/IP support allows users to access
both local and remote SAS servers on a variety of host platforms. Installation
of the SAS System is not required on the SAS/SHARE Data Provider client machine.
The server machine requires a proper license and installation of Base SAS and
SAS/SHARE Software.

SAS/SHARE Data Provider System Requirements
Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC) Version 2.7 or higher. Note: An earlier
version of the MDAC might work but is not supported by SAS.

Installing the SAS/SHARE Data Provider

The SAS/SHARE Data Provider package (sasoledb.exe) is a self-installing
executable for Windows platforms. Use your browser to select the package or
execute the package directly from the CD at cd_drive:\share\sasoledb.exe and
follow the instructions to install the driver. For more information on how to
use the SAS/SHARE Data Provider, see the oledbpr.chm help files in the
installation location (by default, C:\Program Files\SAS\Shared Files\SAS OLE DB
Data Providers).

SAS and all other SAS Institute product or service names are registered
trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute in the USA and other countries.  Other
brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective companies.
(r) indicates USA registration.
Copyright (c) 2002 SAS Institute Inc. Cary, NC, USA. All rights reserved.

July 24, 2002