DEFER= LIBNAME Statement Option
Specifies when the connection to the data source
occurs.
Valid in: |
LIBNAME statement |
Default: |
NO |
Supports: |
All |
Syntax
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.