Server and Platform Interactions

SAS Data Quality Server Operation

The SAS 9.3 Data Quality Server is delivered with a sample Quality Knowledge Base (QKB) and consists of SAS language elements that perform data quality operations (matching, standardization, and so on), as well as elements interoperating with a DataFlux Data Management Server. As part of the installation (and subsequent maintenance procedures), you will replace the sample QKB with the latest QKB available from the DataFlux Web site. The SAS 9.3 Data Quality Server communicates with the DataFlux Data Management Platform to provide an integrated system. The integrated system manages data assets through data quality, data integration, master data management (MDM), and federated data access.

Server and Platform Interactions (not showing DataFlux Authentication Server)

Data Quality Server and Platform Interactions Diagram

A DataFlux Data Management Platform with a DataFlux Data Management Platform for SAS license accepts requests only from a SAS client for execution of a Web service. However, if you have this license, DataFlux jobs can be executed by third-party products using the command-line interface that is available for the DataFlux server (or servers). You can also choose to add the DataFlux Data Management Platform after purchasing the SAS Data Quality Server software.

SAS Data Quality Server Integration Components

Proper interoperability between SAS Data Quality Server and DataFlux Data Management Platform is contingent upon several key components being installed or configured (or both).

License. You must have the correct license to be able to use SAS 9.3 Data Quality Server with DataFlux Data Management Platform.
System Option Specifications. SAS Data Quality Server is delivered with server and process language elements. Depending on your implementation and your operating system, you might need to rely on the system option elements to configure communication parameters with the QKB.
Current QKB. The QKB should be updated each time a new one is released and made available through the DataFlux Web site.
Session and Definition Specifications. You must make sure that your SAS Session is properly configured (that is, specify all options and file locations as needed) for Data Quality. In addition, if necessary, you must specify definitions in your SAS data cleansing program.

Each item listed above is discussed in detail in Concepts.