Specify DBMS Type for the Output Library

To use a non-SAS database for the Profitability Management output library, you must specify its DBMS type, using SAS Management Console.

  1. Open SAS Management Console.

  2. Expand the SAS Libraries folder (under Environment Management Data Library Manager) and select your Profitability Management output library.

  3. Right-click the library and select Properties.

  4. Select the Extended Attributes tab.

  5. Click New.

  6. In the Field Name column, type DBMSType.

  7. In the Value and Description columns, type one of the following pairs (the Description is optional):

    Value Description
    MSSQL Microsoft SQL Server
    Oracle Oracle
    DB2 DB2
    MySql MySql
    Jet MS Access

    For example:

  8. Click OK.