The
metadata DATA step functions provide a programming-based interface
to create and maintain metadata in the SAS Metadata Server. Alternatively,
you can perform metadata tasks by using a product like SAS Management
Console. However, with DATA step functions, you can write a SAS program
and submit it in batch. You can store information in a data set, create
your own customized reports, or use information in an existing data
set to update metadata. The DATA step provides broad flexibility with
IF-THEN/ELSE conditional logic, DO loops, and more.
This book documents
two categories of DATA step functions:
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DATA step functions for reading
and writing metadata
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DATA step functions for metadata
security administration
Before you can use the
metadata DATA step functions, you must issue the metadata system options
to establish a connection with the metadata server.
For more information,
see Connection Options . For help in forming
your DATA step, see the following references:
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For information about metadata
objects, see the
SAS Metadata Model: Reference.
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For information about administering
metadata, see the
SAS Intelligence Platform: System Administration Guide.
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For information about using functions
in a DATA step, see
SAS Functions and CALL Routines: Reference.
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For information about DATA step
concepts, see
SAS Language Reference: Concepts.