Service Alerts

SAS

Overview

SAS is currently testing compatability of the software with Windows 7. They are currently unable to determine if 9.2 will or will not be compatible with Windows 7. The time frame is set at Quarter 1 of 2010.

SAS 9.2 has been released, however, various components of SAS 9.2 will be made available in three phases. SAS 9.2 Phase 1 was made available during the SAS Global Forum in San Antonio on March 11, 2008. SAS9.2 Phase 2 was made available in Quarter 4 of 2009. Please visit the SAS Website for further details regarding SAS 9.2.

SAS statistical software provides a powerful tool to analyze, manage, view, and even present complex data in a variety of formats. Applications of the SAS System include executive information systems; data entry, retrieval, and management; report writing and graphics; statistical and mathematical analysis; operations research and project management; statistical quality improvement; computer performance evaluation; and applications development. For complete, expert summaries of the SAS modules and their features, see the SAS Products Page.

Cost and Eligibility

SAS is available to students, faculty, staff, and departments at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as other institutions in The University of Texas System.

Current Version

The current distribution version of SAS is 9.2. SAS v9.2 is *not* compatible with Windows Vista Home Edition. Please note, SAS has not yet released v9.2 for all of it's modules. Please see the SAS Inc. Website for addtional details..

Note: SDS no longer offers SAS for Macintosh or IBM/OS2.

Desktop SAS

For a list of included modules for Desktop SAS, refer to What Modules are Included with the Desktop SAS Distribution?

Desktop SAS for Windows (9x, ME, NT, 2000, XP)
v9.1.3 Installation Media (3 CDs) $20
Desktop SAS for Linux
Annual License Fee (per machine) $125
v9.1.3 Installation Media (11 CDs) $30

Students, faculty, and staff at the University of Texas at Austin may also use this product using Windows Terminal Services.

Server SAS

Server SAS is available for:

  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Unix Tru64
  • Unix Solaris64
  • Unix AMD Opteron

For a list of included modules for Server SAS, refer to What Modules are Included with the Server SAS Distribution?

System Requirements

For complete, expert summaries of the SAS modules and their features, refer to: