Creating a Library Data Source

A library data source is an existing SAS library that is accessible to users through client applications.

The SAS Integration Technologies Administrator provides a graphical user interface that allows you to create an LDAP object definition for a library. Client applications can then use the LDAP definition to create a LIBNAME statement that can be used to access a data source. The logical names that you assign to the library associate that library with the servers on which the library resides.

To create a new library data source using IT Administrator:

1. Open IT Administrator.

2. Select SAS Data Sources in the Manager Bar.

3. Select the Libraries folder in the tree view.

4. Click the New button (). The New Library window appears and requests that you enter property information for the new library.

5. Enter a name and description for the library. The name identifies the library in the tree view, and the description is visible when the object properties are viewed.

6. On the Library tab (selected by default), you must enter a SAS library reference (libref) name in the Libref field. If the library is preassigned by the server, then the library must already exist and must use the name that is entered in this field.

7. Enter values for any of the other Library fields. You can find information about the values that are required in each field by selecting the Help button in the New Library window.

8. To associate the library with a logical name, select the Add button. The Logical Name Info window appears where you can select an existing logical name or create a new one. The logical name that you choose identifies the server on which the library resides. After you have chosen a logical name, select OK to close the Logical Name Info window.

9. When you are finished entering information in the fields, select OK. The new library definition appears in the tree view.