After completing SAS 8: Data Libraries, the user should be able to:

	Describe the model SAS uses to organize, reference and store SAS files
	Explain the SAS data set model and the use of indexes and passwords
	Use SAS procedures and Display Manager windows to manage and modify SAS data library files
	Use SAS procedures and Display Manager windows to copy, move and delete SAS data library members

Data Library Model

	Overview
	Referencing files

SAS Data Sets

	SAS data set model
	Indexes
	Passwords

Getting Information

	Using SAS procedures
	Using Display Manager windows

Modifying Data Library Files

	Data sets and catalogs
	Passwords and indexes

Managing Data Library Members

	Copying and moving data library members
	Deleting data library members

This course has the following features:

	Exercises that allow users to practice in SAS
	A file containing the text of the exercises
	Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to SAS
	A glossary
	A Skill Assessment

	SAS 8: Introduction (SASS01)
	SAS 8: Using SAS (SASS02)
	SAS 8: Data Manipulation (SASS03)
	SAS 8: DATA Step Programming (SASS04)
	SAS 8: Results (SASS05)
	SAS 8: Display Manager System (SASS06)

	SAS 8: Inputting Data and PROC SQL (SASS08)
	SAS 8: Combining and Updating Data Sets (SASS09)

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