Overview of Data Federation

By supporting several data sources, SAS Federation Server provides the flexibility to configure data storage based on specific needs. You choose the type of data storage that is most appropriate for the particular needs of an application, based on functionality that is provided by each data source. The first step in working with federated data is to configure access to your data sources.
Before creating federated (FedSQL) data views and caching data, make sure that your trusted user account is available and shared logins are configured and ready for use. For additional information, see SAS Metadata Server.
For a comprehensive view of data federation and best practices, refer to Understanding Data Federation and Best Practices at the end of this chapter.
Last updated: March 6, 2018