Data processing system with manipulation of logical dataset groups

A method for enabling efficient operation of a data processing system in an environment with multiple datasets by forming groups of datasets, the method comprising:

• rendering one or more first user interfaces in which a plurality of datasets are identified;
• receiving user input through the one or more first user interfaces selecting one or more identified datasets for association with a group of a plurality of groups of datasets;
• and
• storing representations of the plurality of groups of datasets.

A data processing system operable in an environment with multiple datasets, the data processing system comprising:

• means for rendering one or more first user interfaces in which datasets are identified;
• means for receiving user input through the one or more first user interfaces selecting one or more identified datasets for association with a group of a plurality of groups of datasets;
• and
• means for storing representations of the plurality of groups of datasets.

A method for creating dataset groups in a data processing system operable with a plurality of datasets, the method comprising, with at least one hardware processor:

• identifying a set of datasets that are available for use in performing an operation by the data processing system, the operation relating to data access with the data processing system;
• presenting the identified set of datasets in a first user interface;
• receiving, via the first user interface, a user selection of one or more datasets from the presented identified set of datasets;
• and
• storing a representation of a group comprising the selected one or more datasets.