Import a SAS Data Set on a Server

The following figure depicts how your PC can be used to specify a SAS data set on the SAS Application Server machine (represented as the SAS Workspace Server), and then load the data set into memory on a SAS LASR Analytic Server.

Depiction of importing a SAS data set on a SAS server

You can direct the SAS Workspace Server to access the file systems on the server. For example, if you have a large data set, you can use FTP or another method to copy it to a directory on the server, and then use the server to import it.

To import a SAS data set that is accessible from your SAS Application Server:

Select SAS Data Set from the list of Server data types, navigate to the SAS data set, and click OK.

Note: Remember that the data files and directories are on the remote machine, not on your PC.
(Optional) In the LASR Table section, enter the name for the table and a description. The description is limited to 256 characters. Review the library and location settings by clicking Advanced and make changes if necessary.

You do not have access to the Advanced section if you are using the explorer or designer and do not have the Build Data capability. Instead, you can import the data to a general-purpose area or select Store the table in a private location to prevent other users from accessing the data.
Click OK.