DEFER= LIBNAME Statement Option

Specifies when the connection to the data source occurs.
Valid in: LIBNAME statement
Default: NO
Supports: All

Syntax

DEFER=NO | YES

Syntax Description

NO
specifies that the connection to the data source occurs when the libref is assigned by the LIBNAME statement.
YES
specifies that the connection to the data source occurs when a data source table is opened.

Details

The default value NO is overridden if DBPROMPT=YES.