How can I execute a kdb verb function on a remote server without using the string format?

Question

I want to assign a variable on a remote server using the 'set' and 'sv' verbs. How can I execute verbs and store the results remotely without using the string notation?

q)h (set; a; 3)
'a

Answer 1

You need to pass a as a symbol, like the following:

h(set;`a;3)