Using FTP or HTTP Servers to Access External Files

External files are often stored on FTP or HTTP servers. To create a new FTP or HTTP server, follow these steps:

1. In SAS Management Console, right-click the Server Manager and select New Server.

2. In the New Server window, under Content Servers, select Ftp Server or Http Server, and then click Next.

3. Specify a server name and click Next.

4. Specify a base path for the server. Add the software version and vendor to help identify the server.

5. View and select the appropriate application server type, or accept the default value (None).

6. Select the Supports SOAP-Based Web Services check box if the new server supports those services, and then click Next.

7. Enter authentication and host information. For more information about authentication, see the SAS Intelligence Platform: Security Administration Guide.

8. Accept the default port number.

9. Enter a proxy URL to hide the direct path to the server.

10. Click Next, review your entries, and click Finish.

For more information about how to define a server, see the SAS Intelligence Platform: Application Server Administration Guide.

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