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What is SAS?
SAS is a flexible and extensible fourth-generation programming language designed for data access, transformation and reporting. More information about SAS is available on the vendor’s web site.
What versions of SAS are available?
Versions 9.2, 9.1.3 - Service Pack 4 (SP4), and 8.2 are available for purchase.
Attention Windows Vista Users! SAS versions 9.2 or 9.1.3 are needed for computers running Windows Vista (Enterprise, Ultimate, and Business Editions only; SAS is not supported on Vista Home Premium or Basic).
- SAS software that will run on Vista: http://support.sas.com/kb/20/402.html
- More information about SAS 9.1.3 and Vista
SAS 9.1.3 for Linux Workstation (for Intel Architecture) is now available at KU!
How do I purchase SAS?
SAS licenses are valid from October 1 through September 30 of the following year. Licenses need to be renewed annually.
Renewals or new orders can be completed online by filling out the SAS order form.
- KU Faculty, Staff, and Students can purchase the full version of SAS.
- KU Departments running computer labs can purchase the SAS Lab Pack, which allows departments to purchase SAS for lab machines at a reduced rate
How much does SAS cost?
- The full version of SAS (version 8.2, 9.1.3, or 9.2) costs $125.00 per year, per license.
- KU Lab Pack (Lab Use Only)
- 0-30 lab machines licensed: $20 per machine.
- Over 31 lab machines licensed: $13 per machine.
- New for 2010:
- Flash Drive Installation Media ($70 each): Information Technology is providing SAS installation software on 16 GB flash drives for $70 each. Each flash drive holds one version (either 9.1.3 or 9.2 32-bit or 9.2 64-bit). Please indicate the number of flash drives desired for each version of SAS in the space provided below.
- Depots (Departments only): An external hard drive containing depots of installation software for all three versions of the SAS software (SAS 9.1.3, 9.2 32-bit and 9.2 64-bit) is available free of charge for departmental checkout for three days from Statistical Software Sales. This depot can be used to install the software to a machine or copied to a network drive for installation on multiple machines. The software may be installed on a server only as an installation point and may not be metered or run from the server.
What computers are eligible for a SAS Lab Pack?
The SAS Lab Pack allows departments to order SAS for computer labs at a reduced rate. In order to be eligible for this pricing, computer labs must meet the following criteria:
- Two or more computers owned by KU and KUMC schools, departments, or units
- Available for use by any student in the academic or administrative area
- Computers that are assigned to, or regularly used by, any full-time, part-time or temporary staff person or GTA/GRA do not qualify as lab computers and the full version of SAS must be purchased for each machine.
Where can I install SAS?
- KU Faculty, Staff, and Students can install one copy of SAS on a work computer and on one home computer (or laptop).
- KU Departments running computer labs can install SAS on lab machines at a reduced rate.
How do I learn how to use SAS?
Workshops are available through Instructional Services. A list of workshops is available online. Go to the Filter workshop list menu on the right side of the screen,select Data Analysis and Statistics from the –by category- listing, then click the Filter button. For more information, call or email Instructional Services (864-0410 or training@ku.edu).
Individual assistance is also available. To request individual assistance please call the IT Customer Service Center at 864-8080 or email itcsc@ku.edu.
Where can I use SAS on campus?
SAS is installed in some computing labs on campus. For a complete list of labs at KU where SAS is installed, go to computer labs. Go to the Filter lab list menu to the right , select SAS from the-by software- listing, then click the Filter button.
Need help?
If you have questions about purchasing or renewing SAS, please contact IT Fiscal Services at 864-0494 or email statssoftware@ku.edu.
If you need assistance installing or using SAS, please contact your department's technical support staff or call the IT Customer Service Center at 864-8080 or email itcsc@ku.edu.
Information Services' Instructional Services offers instructor-led SAS workshops for the entire KU Community. For additional assistance contact the GIS and Data Lab by email to data@ku.edu or by phone at 864-1238.
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