The scenario
in this book uses data that is provided with Base SAS software; you
can follow the instructions to create a working information map. Each
topic builds on the previous topic, so you must work through the chapters
in sequence.
Note: Although the
applications that are used in this book provide different methods
for performing tasks (for example, via toolbars, pop-up menus, and
drag-and-drop operations), the book documents only one method for
each task.
For the
purpose of this scenario, you are the information architect for your
company's human resources department. Your department has been asked
to generate salary and seniority reports on employees at your company.
Your company already licenses SAS Management Console and has recently
licensed SAS Information Map Studio.
The chapters
in this book provide step-by-step instructions for creating a simple
relational information map. You are guided through Data Library Manager
in SAS Management Console to register your data in a SAS Metadata
Repository, and then you are guided through SAS Information Map Studio
to create the information map. You will be able to answer the following
types of questions:
-
What is the total salary expenditure
for an individual or group?
-
What is the average salary for
a group?
-
Which employee earns the most or
the least in a group?
-
How long has an employee been with
the company?