SAS 9.4 Foundation requirements and clients

SAS 9.4 Foundation

1. Windows OS -  32 bit or 64 bit
2. Web browser - IE 32 or 64

SAS®Enterprise Guide®6.1

Supported Operating Systems

SAS Enterprise Guide is supported on the following platforms:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (x64) with Service Pack 2

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (x64)

• Microsoft Windows 7 (x64) with Service Pack 1 - Professional, Enterprise & Ultimate 

Editions

• Microsoft Windows 8 Pro (x64)

SAS Enterprise Guide 6.1 is now only available as a 64-bit application. Therefore, it is only supported 

on the 64-bit editions of the Microsoft Windows operating systems listed above.

System Requirements Wizard

The System Requirements Wizard is used to ensure that a computer onto which you would like to 

install SAS Enterprise Guide software meets the minimum system software requirements. Space 

requirements will vary depending upon the third-party components and the individual files on your 

computer that need to be updated. The System Requirements Wizard will inform you of the components that do not meet the minimum system requirements before updating them. The System Requirements Wizard will install these components if you do not already have them installed on your system:

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0

• Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1

• Microsoft Runtime Components 8.0 Service Pack 1

• Microsoft Runtime Components 9.0 Service Pack 1

• Microsoft Runtime Components 10

SAS® Add-In 6.1 for Microsoft Office

Supported Operating Systems

SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office is supported on the following platforms:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2 (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012

• Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 - Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate Editions 

(both 32-bit and 64-bit versions)

• Microsoft Windows 8 Pro (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions

Additional Software Requirements

One of the following versions of Microsoft Office is required:

• Microsoft Office 2007 

• Microsoft Office 2010 (32-bit or 64-bit)

• Microsoft Office 2013 (32-bit or 64-bit)

The SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office is now available as either a 32-bit or a 64-bit application. If you are using 32-bit Microsoft Office, you must use the 32-bit version of the SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office. If you are using 64-bit Microsoft Office, you must use the 64-bit version of SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office.The SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office supports Microsoft Office 2013 desktop clients that are deployed from Microsoft Office 365 or on-premise deployment systems. Microsoft Office web applications that are browser-based are not supported.

SAS 9.3 Foundation requirements and clients

SAS 9.3 Foundation

SAS®Add-In 5.1 for Microsoft Office
Supported Operating Systems
SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office is supported on the following platforms:
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
• Microsoft Vista with Service Pack 1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
• Microsoft Windows 7
For the best user experience, we recommend one of the following platforms:
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

• Microsoft Windows 7
Additional Software Requirements
One of the following versions of Microsoft Office is required:
• Microsoft Office 2007
• Microsoft Office 2010 (32-bit or 64-bit)
The SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office is now available as either a 32-bit or a 64-bit application. If you are using 32-bit Microsoft Office, you must use the 32-bit version of the SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office. If you are using 64-bit Microsoft Office, you must use the 64-bit version of SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office.

SAS® Enterprise Guide® 5.1
Supported Operating Systems
SAS Enterprise Guide is supported on the following platforms:
 Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3
 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition with Service Pack 2
 Microsoft Vista with Service Pack 1
 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2
 Microsoft Windows Server 2008
 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
 Microsoft Windows 7
For the best user experience, we recommend one of the following platforms:
 Microsoft Vista with Service Pack 1
 Microsoft Windows Server 2008
 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
 Microsoft Windows 7
SAS Enterprise Guide 5.1 is now available as either a 32-bit or a 64-bit application. If you are using a 32-bit Microsoft Windows operating system, then you must use the 32-bit version of SAS Enterprise Guide. If you are using a 64-bit Windows operating system, then you can run either the 32-bit or the 64-bit version of SAS Enterprise Guide. Note: In the 64-bit version of SAS Enterprise Guide, you cannot open Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Access data. If you need these features, install the 32-bit version of SAS Enterprise Guide.
System Requirements Wizard
The System Requirements Wizard is used to ensure that a computer onto which you would like to
install SAS Enterprise Guide software meets the minimum system software requirements. Space
requirements will vary depending upon the third-party components and the individual files on your
computer that need to be updated.
The System Requirements Wizard will inform you of the components that do not meet the minimum
system requirements before updating them. The System Requirements Wizard will install these
components if you do not already have them installed on your system:
 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
 Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1
 Microsoft Runtime Components 7.0
 Microsoft Runtime Components 8.0 Service Pack 1
 Microsoft Runtime Components 9.0 Service Pack 1

 Microsoft Runtime Components 10

SAS Microsoft Add-in 6.1 Requirements using 9.4 EBI SAS Server

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System Requirements

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SAS®

Add-In 6.1 for Microsoft Office

Basic Installation Requirements

Platform Installation Space Required Minimum 

Recommended RAM

Microsoft Windows 400 MB 2 GB

Microsoft Windows for x64 400 MB 2 GB

Supported Operating Systems

SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office is supported on the following platforms:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2 (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions)

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1

• Microsoft Windows Server 2012

• Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 - Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate Editions 

(both 32-bit and 64-bit versions)

• Microsoft Windows 8 Pro (both 32-bit and 64-bit versions)

Additional Software Requirements

One of the following versions of Microsoft Office is required:

• Microsoft Office 2007 

• Microsoft Office 2010 (32-bit or 64-bit)

• Microsoft Office 2013 (32-bit or 64-bit)

The SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office is now available as either a 32-bit or a 64-bit application. If you 

are using 32-bit Microsoft Office, you must use the 32-bit version of the SAS Add-In for Microsoft 

Office. If you are using 64-bit Microsoft Office, you must use the 64-bit version of SAS Add-In for 

Microsoft Office.

The SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office supports Microsoft Office 2013 desktop clients that are deployed 

from Microsoft Office 365 or on-premise deployment systems. Microsoft Office web applications that 

are browser-based are not supported.SAS and all other SAS Institute product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and 

other countries. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

 indicates USA registration.

Copyright  2013 SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, USA. All rights reserved.

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System Requirements Wizard

The System Requirements Wizard is used to ensure that a computer onto which you would like to 

install SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office software meets the minimum system software requirements. 

Space requirements will vary depending upon the third-party components and the individual files on 

your computer that need to be updated. 

The System Requirements Wizard will inform you of the components that do not meet the minimum 

system requirements before updating them. The System Requirements Wizard will install these 

components if you do not already have them installed on your system:

• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0

• Microsoft Windows Installer 3.1

• Microsoft Runtime Components 8.0 Service Pack 1

• Microsoft Runtime Components 9.0 Service Pack 1

• Microsoft Runtime Components 10

• Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Office 10.0

Additional Requirement Information

To run SAS Add-In for Microsoft Office after it is installed, you must have one of the following 

configurations:

• SAS Foundation installed on the client machine (local configuration)

• A metadata connection to a SAS Metadata Server and SAS Workspace Server with 

SAS/Integration Technologies (remote configuration)

SAS 9.4 Foundation requirements

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Table of Contents
Using the System Requirements............................................................................ 1
SAS Technical Support.................................................................................... 1
Preparing for Installation ............................................................................... 2
File System Requirements ........................................................................................... 2
Administrator Privilege ................................................................................................ 2
Anti-virus and/or Firewall Software ............................................................................... 2
Windows for x64 Environments...................................................................... 2
Server Operating Systems........................................................................................... 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Family......................................................................................................2
SAS Support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 ........................................................... 3
Supported Operating Environments for Windows........................................... 3
Java Requirements......................................................................................... 3
Web Browser.................................................................................................. 3
Hardware Requirements.......................................................................................... 5
Machines Supported ....................................................................................... 5
Distribution Media .......................................................................................... 5
System Configuration ..................................................................................... 5
Desktop Systems ....................................................................................................... 5
Server Systems ......................................................................................................... 5
Monitors Supported........................................................................................ 5
Additional Features ................................................................................................. 6
The User Installation Experience in SAS 9.4................................................... 6
Internet Access.......................................................................................................... 6
HTMLHelp Viewer ....................................................................................................... 6
SAS Universal Viewer.................................................................................................. 6
Dynamic Data Exchange.............................................................................................. 6
Electronic Mail ........................................................................................................... 6
SAS Service Configuration Utility .................................................................................. 7
SAS Deployment Wizard and Subset Orders ................................................................... 7
Space Requirements ............................................................................................... 8
Disk Space Consumed by Installed Products .................................................. 8
DBCS Support................................................................................................. 9
National Language Support (NLS) .................................................................. 9
Asian Language Support............................................................................................ 10
Specific Product Requirements............................................................................ 11
Base SAS Software ....................................................................................... 11
SAS Analytics Accelerator for Teradata ........................................................ 11
SAS High-Performance Forecasting 12.1 ...................................................... 11
SAS Scoring Accelerator for Aster ................................................................ 11
SAS Scoring Accelerator for DB2 .................................................................. 11
SAS Scoring Accelerator for Greenplum........................................................ 12
SAS Scoring Accelerator for Netezza ............................................................ 12ii
SAS Scoring Accelerator for Oracle............................................................... 12
SAS Scoring Accelerator for Teradata........................................................... 13
SAS/ACCESS Interface to Aster.................................................................... 14
SAS/ACCESS Interface to DB2...................................................................... 14
SAS/ACCESS Interface to Greenplum ........................................................... 14
SAS/ACCESS Interface to Hadoop ................................................................ 14
SAS/ACCESS Interface to MySQL.................................................................. 15
SAS/ACCESS Interface to Netezza................................................................ 15
SAS/ACCESS Interface to ODBC ................................................................... 15
SAS/ACCESS Interface to OLE DB................................................................. 15
SAS/ACCESS Interface to Oracle .................................................................. 16
SAS/ACCESS Interface to PC Files ................................................................ 16
SAS/ACCESS Interface to PostgreSQL .......................................................... 17
SAS/ACCESS Interface to SAP HANA ............................................................ 17
SAS/ACCESS Interface to Sybase ................................................................. 17
SAS/ACCESS Interface to Sybase IQ ............................................................ 17
SAS/ACCESS Interface to Teradata .............................................................. 18
SAS/ACCESS Interface to Vertica ................................................................. 18
SAS/AF......................................................................................................... 18
SAS/CONNECT.............................................................................................. 19
SAS/EIS ....................................................................................................... 19
SAS/Genetics 12.1 ....................................................................................... 19
SAS/GIS ....................................................................................................... 19
SAS/GRAPH.................................................................................................. 20
SAS/IntrNet ................................................................................................. 20
CGI Tools and Applications .................................................................................... 20
Application Dispatcher: ............................................................................................20
htmSQL:....................................................................................................20
MDDB Report Viewer Application:.......................................................................................20
Xplore Sample Web Application:...............................................................................................20
Design-Time Controls: ................................................................................................................20
Java Tools and Applications ....................................................................................... 21
SAS/CONNECT Driver for Java:...............................................................................................................21
Tunnel Feature:...................................................................................................................21
SAS/OR 12.1 ................................................................................................ 21
SAS/TOOLKIT............................................................................................... 21
SAS/Warehouse Administrator..................................................................... 21

System Requirements for SAS 9.4 Foundation for Microsoft Windows for x64
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Using the System Requirements
This document provides requirements for installing and running SAS 9.4 Foundation on Microsoft
Windows for x64. You must update your system to meet the minimum requirements before running
SAS 9.4 Foundation.
These are the major requirements listed in the document:
Software Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Additional Features
Space Requirements
Specific Product Requirements
For additional information and to view the latest system requirements for your system, please visit
the SAS Install Center web site, http://support.sas.com/documentation/installcenter.
SAS Technical Support
For information about SAS Technical Support, please visit http://support.sas.com/techsup/.System Requirements for SAS 9.4 Foundation for Microsoft Windows for x64
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Software Requirements
Preparing for Installation
File System Requirements
The 8.3 filename convention must remain enabled. The use of file systems supporting long filenames
is recommended.
Administrator Privilege
An installer must have administrator privilege to install various updates. This requirement ensures
that SAS 9.4 Foundation can be completely and safely installed.
Anti-virus and/or Firewall Software
Before you start, it is recommended that you close your anti-virus and firewall software. Some antivirus and/or firewall configurations can prevent an application from installing successfully. If you are
unable to close the anti-virus or firewall software, make sure that your configuration allows you to
install software and to update the registry. If your SAS installation fails and you have mandatory
anti-virus or firewall software running, please check with your system administrator.
Windows for x64 Environments
SAS 9.4 Foundation is supported in the following environments:
Server Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Family
SAS 9.4 Foundation is supported on the following x64 editions of the Windows Server 2008 family
with SAS 9.4 TS1M0 and higher:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 Datacenter Edition
SAS 9.4 Foundation is supported on the following x64 editions of the Windows Server 2008 R2 family
with SAS 9.4 TS1M0 and higher:
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Datacenter Edition
SAS 9.4 Foundation is supported on the following x64 editions of the Windows Server 2012 family
with SAS 9.4 TS1M0 and higher:
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 DataCenter Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation Edition