Date:         Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:35:40 -0700
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From:         Scott Barry <sbarry@SBBWORKS.COM>
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Subject:      Re: PROC SORT
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On Jul 4, 10:52 am, SAM <sab...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I wanna know if there is a way to sort data more fast than the "PROC
> SORT" do.
> thanks

SAS sort performance considerations are operating system (OS) and
hardware-specific, as well as data.

It would be worthwhile to consider acquiring Mike Raithel's latest
books (title phrases include: ...SAS Indexes and Tuning SAS
Applications...) on SAS performance, if you are serious about learning
more on the topic for optimization.  A Google search on the author's
last name will get you more details.

Also, there are some SAS.COM support website links on the topic.
Also, consider checking this discussion group archives.

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.
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Systems Architecture:
http://www2.sas.com/proceedings/sugi30/221-30.pdf

TS-684 -- PC Performance and the SAS System
http://support.sas.com/techsup/technote/ts684/ts684.html