After completing this course, the student should be able to:
 

	Describe the SAS data library model
	Reference SAS files and external files
	Describe the SAS data set model
	Explain how to use data set indexes and passwords
	Get information about SAS libraries and data sets
	Rename  members
	Modify variable attributes
	Set and remove SAS passwords
	Create and delete SAS indexes
	Copy, move and delete SAS files

Data Library Model
Describes the model SAS uses to organize, reference and manage SAS files.
 

Overview

Library structure.  Library member types.  Default libraries.
 

Referencing Files

Temporary and permanent data sets.  LIBNAME statement.  Catalogs and catalog entries.  External files.

SAS Data Sets
Describes the SAS data set model and the use of data set indexes and passwords.
 

SAS Data Set Model

Multiple Engine Architecture.  Data files.  Data views.  
 

Indexes

Definition and features.  When to use.  How created and managed.  
 

Passwords

Definition and features.  How assigned and managed.

Library Management
Explains how to use SAS utility procedures (PROC DATASETS, PROC CATALOG) and Display Manager windows (LIBNAME, DIR, VAR, CATALOG, ACCESS) to manage SAS files.
 

Getting Information with Procedures

PROC DATASETS: general library information, data set descriptions, list of data set variables and attributes.  PROC CATALOG: list and description of catalog entries.  
 

Getting Information with Windows

General library information: LIBNAME, DIR, ACCESS windows.  List of data set variables and attributes: VAR, ACCESS windows.  List and description of catalog entries: CATALOG window.
 

Modifying Data Sets and Catalogs

Renaming data sets and catalogs.  Renaming catalog entries and changing their descriptions.  Renaming variables.  Modifying variable formats and labels.  
 

Modifying Passwords and Indexes

Setting and removing data set passwords.  Creating and deleting data set indexes.
 

Copying/Moving/Deleting Members

Copying and moving library members.  Deleting library members.