Syncsort PROCSort is a high performance replacement for the SAS-provided procedure PROC SORT. Compared to PROC SORT, Syncsort PROCSort reduces the resources required for sorting within SAS applications and significantly cuts sort elapsed time.
Sort processing within SAS often consumes as much as 30 percent of CPU time and EXCPs. Because sorting is such a large part of system activity, Syncsort PROCSort’s efficiency results in noticeable improvements in overall system throughput. This reduced elapsed time from Syncsort PROCSort makes it possible for SAS applications to complete much faster.
Syncsort PROCSort improves performance by providing a direct interface between MFX and SAS. This frees MFX to use its high performance techniques –sophisticated access methods, path length minimization algorithms and I/O optimization.
No modifications to MFX are required to install and use Syncsort PROCSort.
For more detailed information regarding the use and installation of Syncsort PROCSort, refer to the booklet titled Syncsort PROCSort Installation and Use Guide.