What is a SAS SID file?

Planned Deployment SAS software is licensed on a periodic basis. In order to run your licensed software, you must apply the SAS installation data file (SID file) to renew your software.

Where is the SAS Sid file located?

sid_files folder
Specify SAS Installation Data File — This is the path to your SID file. By default, the SID file is located in the sid_files folder of your SAS Software Depot.

How do I install a base in SAS?

Install SAS 9.4 for Windows

  1. Download the SAS Software Depot Archive from the CU Software SAS page.
  2. The Software Depot archive will be a ZIP file.
  3. The extraction process can take up to an hour.
  4. Inside that folder, you should find an application called Setup.exe.
  5. The Setup utility may take several minutes to load.

How do I find my SAS license number?

If you haven’t cleared your SAS log window since invoking SAS, scroll to the top of your SAS Log window. Your SAS site number appears in the first NOTE lines. Or, you can find your SAS site number by clicking Help –> About SAS System. In the dialog box that appears, click the Siteinfo button.

How do I replace my SAS license?

How to Update SAS 9.4 License

  1. Close SAS.
  2. Select Start ► Programs ► SAS ► Utilities ► Renew SAS Software.
  3. Right-click Renew SAS Software and select Run As Administrator. If a User Access Control dialog box appears, click Allow.
  4. Browse to the SAS installation data (SID) file on your machine.

How do I uninstall SAS?

On Windows, you can use the shortcut on the Start menu. Select the language that you want the SAS Deployment Manager to use when it displays text. The SAS Deployment Manager splash screen appears. On the Select Deployment Manager Task window, choose Uninstall SAS Software and click Next.

How long does SAS installation take?

SAS requires 10 – 15 GB of hard drive space. This installation will take at least 3 hours to complete after you have downloaded and decompressed the installation media.

Can SAS run on Windows 10?

SAS® 9.4 TS1M3 and higher is supported on Windows 10. For browser support, refer to Third-Party Software Requirements. SAS® 9.4 TS1M3 and higher is supported on Windows 10.

How do I download and install SAS?

How to Download SAS

  1. Step 1: Access Campus Software Library Here.
  2. Step 2: Extract Files from Each Zip File.
  3. Step 3: Locate Setup File.
  4. Step 4: Allow SAS to make changes to your device.
  5. Step 5: Select Language.
  6. Step 6: Select File Location.
  7. Step 7: Choose “SAS Foundation and related software”
  8. Step 8: Select Language Downloads.

How can I check my SAS license details?

To see the status of the license in SAS Environment Manager, select Resources then select Browse > Platforms > SAS 9.4 Application Server Tier. The interface displays: Days Until License Expiration: the number of days until the license expires.

What is SAS installation data file?

The sid file containts installation and product authorization information. It is used by the deployment wizard. The name of the file is something like sas94_xxxxxx_yyyyyyyy_zzz.

How do I renew my Sid SAS?