Setting Options for Parallel Processing :: SAS(R) Data Integration Studio 4.5: User's Guide

Problem

You want to use parallel processing and grid processing in SAS Data Integration Studio jobs.

Solution

If you need to enable parallel or grid processing for all jobs, then set global options on the Code Generation tab of the Options window for SAS Data Integration Studio. If you need to enable parallel or grid processing for a single iterative job, then set the options that are available on the Loop Options tab of the properties window for the Loop transformation.

Tasks

The following tables describe how to set options for parallel processing and grid processing in SAS Data Integration Studio jobs.

Global Options (affects all new jobs)

Option	Purpose	Task
Enable parallel processing macros for new jobs	Adds parallel processing macros to the code that is generated for all new jobs.	Select ToolsOptions from the menu bar. Click the Code Generation tab. Specify the desired option.
Various grid computing options	Sets grid computing options for all new jobs.	Select ToolsOptions from the menu bar. Click the Code Generation tab. Specify the desired option.

Local Options (affects the current job or transformation)

Option	Purpose	Task
Enable parallel processing macros	When YES is selected, this option adds parallel processing macros to the code that is generated for the current job. Parallel processing macros are always included in the code that is generated for a Loop transformation.	Open the Options tab in the properties window for the job. Select YES or NO in the field for this option.
Various grid computing options for the Loop transformation	Sets grid options for the current Loop transformation	Open the Loop Options tab in the properties window for the Loop transformation. Specify the desired option.