File Protection

Assigning Complete Protection with the PW= Data Set Option

The PW= data set option assigns the same password for each level of protection. This data set option is convenient for thoroughly protecting a member with just one password. If you use the PW= data set option, those who have access only need to remember one password for total access.

To access a member whose password is assigned using the PW= data set option, use the PW= data set option or the data set option that equates to the specific level of access you need:

   /* create a data set using PW=, 
      then use READ= to print the data set */
data mylib.states(pw=orange);
   input density crime name $;
   datalines;
151.4 6451.3 Colorado
... more data lines ...
;

proc print data=mylib.states(read=orange);
run;

PW= can be an alias for other password options:

   /* Use PW= as an alias for ALTER=. */
data mylib.college(alter=red);
   input name $ 1-10 location $ 12-25;
   datalines;
Vanderbilt Nashville
Rice       Houston
Duke       Durham
Tulane     New Orleans
... more data lines ...
;

proc datasets library=mylib;
   delete college(pw=red);
run;

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