DEFER= LIBNAME Statement Option

Specifies when the connection to the data source occurs.

Valid in: LIBNAME statement
Default: NO
Supports: All
Syntax
Syntax Description
Details

Syntax

DEFER= NO | YES

Syntax Description

NO

specifies that the connection to the data source occurs when the libref is assigned by the LIBNAME statement.

YES

specifies that the connection to the data source occurs when a data source table is opened.

Details

The default value NO is overridden if DBPROMPT=YES.
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