The REMOVE statement
is used to unbind the metadata-bound library feature from a SAS data
library and the data sets within it. This statement also removes the
secured library and secured table objects from the SAS Metadata Server.
The data sets remain in the physical library protected by the metadata-bound
library passwords unless the administrator specifies password modifications
in the REMOVE statement. Since the metadata-bound library feature
is being removed and there is no longer a requirement that the data
set passwords match the metadata-bound library passwords, the data
set passwords can be removed by using a
/
after
the current password but not specifying a new password value. If you
choose to do this, you are warned in the SAS log that the data sets
no longer have any SAS protection.
The REMOVE statement
will not unbind any data sets that are currently bound to a secured
table object in a different secured library than the one to which
this physical library is bound.
Note: Ensure that all physical
tables that are protected by a particular metadata-bound library remain
within that library (directory). This standard, default state maximizes
clarity and is essential for REMOVE statements to be fully effective.
Special circumstances (for example, a table that is host copied to
another directory) can prevent a REMOVE statement from unbinding the
relocated data set.