SAS - Access SAS dataset from separate server - sas

Question

Scenario:
I run SAS programs from Sasfusion server abc123.
I run regular SAS programs with proc contents, proc prints, proc exports, etc with no issue.
I was just requested to access a SAS dataset in location on a separate server zyx123 (not sure if it is Sasfusion or not)
I thought this would be something simple like putting in a libname statement.
libname z '\path to the folder\' server=zyx123;
proc contents data = z.requesteddataset;
run;
Is it possible to even do the above?
I get the following errors:
ERROR: Libref TEST is not assigned.
ERROR: Error in the LIBNAME statement.
ERROR 23-7: Invalid value for the SERVER option.

Answer 1

The LIBNAME option SERVER= is used to access to data sets on a machine with SAS/SHARE licensed running a SAS session in which Proc SERVER is executing.
See the SAS/SHARE User's Guide, LIBNAME documentation:
LIBNAME Statement
In a client session, associates a libref (a shortcut name) with a SAS library that is located on the server for client access. In a server session, predefines a server library that clients are permitted to access.
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SERVER=<server-node.>server-name | __port-number
specifies the location and identity of the SAS/SHARE server session that administers the SAS library.
You should request additional information about the remote server from you network / SAS administrator.
Not sure about your specific ERROR messages logged -- the log for an unsuccessful libname (on my machine) looks like:
12 libname foo 'c:\temp' server=#######.######;
ERROR: Attempt to connect to server #######.###### failed.
ERROR: A communication subsystem partner link setup request failure has occurred.
ERROR: The connection was refused.
ERROR: Error in the LIBNAME statement.