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How to create library for Oracle in SAS?


In this article, you will get details about creating a new library using SAS Management Console. Here, I have provided the procedure for creating library for Oracle database. However, the steps will be same for other databases like SQL server, Teradata etc. 
  

Creating connection to Oracle database:

To create library, you must first create a connection to Oracle database in your host machine. Host machine is the physical location where your SAS platform is installed. Details like Oracle database hostname/IP address and DSN/SID name is needed. Those details should be entered in tsnnames.ora file.

For more details check this article

Creating library in SAS Management Console:

The steps for creating library for Oracle using SAS Management Console (SMC) can used for other database like SQL Server, My SQL etc.

New library wizard:

Expand Data Library Manager plug-in, right click on the Libraries and click New Library to start library wizard. 

You will be asked to choose the Library type. Here we are focusing on Oracle library, so I’m choosing it.

Name and Metadata location of Library:

Next step is to give the Name and metadata folder location.

Selecting server:

The Available Server shows the list of workspace server created. For example, if you assign SalesApp to this library, then only members who have access to SalesApp can access the library.

Libref:

Libref is the nickname of library. You can give any name you want. You can change the libref later.

Choosing Database server:

For each library you need a database server. You can either use exiting one or create a new one. I am creating a new one.  This can be done by clicking on the ‘New’ button.


Oracle version:

Here you need to mention the version of Oracle database. For example, 10g or 11g. Associated machine will be the hostname.


Oracle Path and Authentication Domain:

Oracle path will be provided by your developer or DB admin. You need to create new authentication domain.  The Oracle DB username and password will be stored under this authentication domain.


Note: For authentication domain choose name without spaces.

Database Schema name and connection:

Here database server will be same and schema name information will be available from DB Admin. You need to create new connection. The connection will hold the information about authentication domain. For Default Login you can give (None).

 Create new group:

In the new group, you will save the user id and password of Oracle database in accounts tab. Don’t forget to assign the user id and password to the new authentication domain.

Only the members added in this group will have access to the library you create.

Scope of SAS Admin and Oracle DB:

Without enough information from Oracle DB you can’t make a successful connectivity. You need following information from Oracle DB team:

  • Path
  • Schema
  • User id and Password

SAS Admin scope:


  • Will create new Oracle Database server
  • Will create new Connection to the new Oracle database you created before
  • Will create new authentication domain.


First time it will be very confusing to create a new library. But believe me, if you do this activity once you will get clear about it. Leave comments if you face any issues while creating new library.

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