SQL views evaluate the data in the tables underlying the view’s definition when they’re queried. So, the benefit of using SQL views is that they always return the latest data.

This saves memory when you have a large view, but need to select only a small portion of the data contained in the view. PROC SQL views do not use DATA step programming. PROC SQL views can combine ...

A PROC SQL view is a SAS file of type VIEW created by PROC SQL. A PROC SQL view contains no data. It is a stored query expression that reads data values from its underlying files, which can include ...

Running on SQL Server 2008 (so views support parameters I believe). Looking for the best way to manage giving out controlled and restricted access to our data based on logins. Basic example.