SAS Administration Course

Uplatz offers this comprehensive course on SAS Administration. It is a self-paced course with video lectures. You will be awarded Course Completion Certificate at the end of the course.

SAS (Statistical Analysis Software) is used by business analysts, information management experts, risk managers and researches to provide more efficient methodologies for data visualization and faster business trend analysis and prediction.

SAS is one of the most implemented software in sectors such as pharmaceutical, finance, marketing, aeronautics, agriculture, etc. With the help of SAS we can generate sophisticated analytical reports , graphs, listings and many other statistical calculations. Many clinical research companies, banking & insurance organizations use SAS. Also, companies like Google, Twitter, Facebook, Amazon, IBM, and the like incorporate SAS concepts in their products & services or for internal use. Infact, most of the Fortune global 500 companies implement SAS and functions for their managements and decisions.

The SAS Platform Administrator/GRID Administrator serves as liaison between the SAS Developers and enterprise infrastructure support teams to ensure appropriate delivery of technology solutions (performance tuning, data modeling, capacity and utilization, backups, disaster recovery, user support, training and documentation) in accordance with business requirements and objectives.

How Does SAS Work?

SAS operates through a programming environment and an extensive library of built-in procedures that allow users to:

1. Access Data:

   • Retrieve data from multiple sources, such as databases, flat files, and spreadsheets.

2. Data Management:

   • Perform data cleaning, manipulation, and integration.
   • Organize and transform raw data into a structured format suitable for analysis.

3. Data Analysis and Reporting:

   • Use statistical and mathematical techniques to analyze data.
   • Generate visualizations, summaries, and reports.

4. Predictive Modeling:

   • Create models using machine learning and statistical methods.
   • Forecast trends and outcomes based on historical data.

5. Output Delivery:

   • Present insights in user-friendly formats, such as tables, charts, and graphs.
   • Share reports through dashboards, emails, or automated processes.

SAS programs are typically written in SAS syntax, which consists of two main steps:

1. Data Step: For reading, importing, and transforming data.
2. Proc Step: For performing specific analyses using built-in procedures (e.g., PROC MEANS, PROC REG, PROC FREQ).

Key Benefits of Learning SAS1. Industry Demand

SAS is extensively used in industries like:

• Banking and Finance: For credit scoring, fraud detection, and risk analysis.
• Healthcare: For clinical trials, patient data analysis, and pharmaceutical research.
• Retail: For customer segmentation and demand forecasting.

2. Comprehensive Analytics

• SAS supports descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, making it a versatile tool for tackling complex data problems.

3. Easy to Learn and Use

• The syntax is relatively straightforward and readable compared to some other programming languages.
• SAS offers a Graphical User Interface (GUI), which makes it user-friendly for beginners.

4. Reliability and Scalability

• SAS is a highly reliable tool for handling large datasets with precision.
• It’s designed to work efficiently with both small-scale and enterprise-scale data.

5. Built-in Support for Advanced Analytics

• SAS provides a wide range of statistical and machine learning algorithms, including regression, clustering, and time series analysis.

6. Robust Data Handling

• SAS excels in importing and managing data from multiple sources, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

7. Certification Opportunities

• SAS certifications, such as Base SAS, Advanced SAS, and Clinical SAS, enhance your resume and career prospects.

8. Excellent Documentation and Support

• SAS offers extensive documentation, training materials, and a strong support community to assist users.

9. Integration Capabilities

• SAS integrates well with other tools like Microsoft Excel, R, Python, and databases, enabling seamless workflows.

10. Career Opportunities

• Learning SAS opens doors to roles like:
  
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Statistical Programmer
  • SAS Consultant
  • Clinical Data Manager
  • Fraud Analyst

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Uplatz Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

• SAS - all lectures 18:38:19

  • 1: 1 SAS PLATFORM ADMINISTRATION INTRODUCTION 50:17
  • 2: 2 SAS INTELLIGENE PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE 42:51
  • 3: 3 SAS INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE PART2 24:57
  • 4: 4 SAS GRID ARCHITECTURE 29:42
  • 5: 5 SAS ARCHOTECTURE DEPLOYMENT DESIGN 36:08
  • 6: 6 SAS GRID INSTALLATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS 47:53
  • 7: 7 SAS GRID NODE INSTALLATION 53:23
  • 8: 8 SAS VA CONFIGURATION 1:17:37
  • 9: 9 SAS MANAGEMENT CONSOLE 48:16
  • 10: 10 UPDATING SAS ENVIRONMENT 1:09:45
  • 11: 11 SAS POST CONFIGURATION STEPS 23.5.22 31:08
  • 12: 12 SAS DATA ADMINISTRATION 58:33
  • 13: 13 SAS AUTHENTICATION 49:43
  • 14: 14 SAS ENVIRONMENT MANAGER ADMINISTRATION 1:03:31
  • 15: 15 SAS BACKUP AND RESTORE 37:05
  • 16: 16 SAS MONITORING, LOGGING, TROUBLESHOOTING 41:50
  • 17: 17 SAS DESKTOP APPLICATIONS 1:00:12
  • 18: 18 SAS ADMINISTARTION INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1:00:07
  • 19: 19 SAS ADMINISTRATOR RESUME PREPARATION 39:30
  • 20: 20 SAS ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATION PREPARATION 48:42
  • 21: 21 SAS BASE PROGRAMMING BASIC CONCEPTS ADMINISTRATION 47:36
  • 22: 22 SAS BASIC WINDOW AND LINUX ADMINISTRATION 1:07:11
  • 23: 23 SAS CUSTOMER CARE SUPPORT 32:22

SAS Administration - Course Syllabus

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of SAS administration in both server-based (SAS 9.4 and Viya) and desktop environments. Participants will gain practical experience in installation, configuration, maintenance, security, and troubleshooting of SAS software. The course will cover essential concepts and techniques for managing SAS environments efficiently and effectively.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the architecture and components of SAS 9.4 and SAS Viya environments
• Install and configure SAS software on different operating systems
• Manage SAS metadata, libraries, and users
• Implement security measures to protect SAS resources
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot common issues
• Optimize SAS environments for optimal efficiency
• Perform backup and recovery operations
• Understand and manage SAS Cloud deployments

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to SAS Administration

• Overview of SAS software and its components
• Different SAS deployments (single-user, server-based, cloud)
• Roles and responsibilities of a SAS administrator
• SAS administration tools and resources

Module 2: SAS 9.4 Administration

• SAS 9.4 architecture and components (metadata server, workspace server, etc.)
• Planning and preparing for SAS 9.4 installation
• Installing and configuring SAS 9.4 on Windows and UNIX/Linux
• Managing SAS metadata server and libraries
• Configuring SAS workspace servers and clients
• Implementing security using SAS Management Console
• Monitoring system performance and resource utilization
• Troubleshooting common SAS 9.4 issues

Module 3: SAS Viya Administration

• Overview of SAS Viya architecture and microservices
• Deployment options for SAS Viya (on-premise, cloud)
• Installing and configuring SAS Viya platform
• Managing SAS Viya users, groups, and authentication
• Working with SAS Environment Manager for administration
• Configuring and managing SAS Viya services
• Monitoring and optimizing SAS Viya performance
• Implementing security measures in SAS Viya

Module 4: Common Administrative Tasks

• Managing SAS libraries and files
• Working with SAS profiles and customization
• Automating administrative tasks using SAS scripting
• Performing backup and recovery operations
• Migrating SAS environments
• Managing and troubleshooting SAS connectivity issues

Module 5: Advanced Topics

• SAS Grid computing and distributed processing
• Integration with other systems and applications
• High-availability and disaster recovery strategies
• Cloud-based SAS deployments and management
• Emerging trends in SAS administration

1. SAS Administrators: Professionals responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining SAS software in an organization.

2. IT Professionals: System administrators, database administrators, or IT staff who manage SAS environments and ensure their smooth operation.

3. Data Analysts and Scientists: Individuals who use SAS and need to understand the administrative aspects to optimize their workflows.

4. Technical Consultants: Consultants who implement and manage SAS solutions for clients.

5. SAS Developers: Developers who need to understand the administrative side to deploy and manage their applications effectively.

6. Business Intelligence (BI) Professionals: Those managing BI tools and platforms that integrate with SAS.

7. System Architects: Professionals designing and overseeing the infrastructure for SAS deployments.

8. Aspiring SAS Administrators: Individuals looking to build a career in SAS administration and management.

Passion and determination to make it big!

• SAS Administrator
• System Administrator (with SAS expertise)
• SAS Platform Administrator
• SAS Architect
• SAS Infrastructure Engineer
• SAS Technical Consultant
• SAS Support Engineer
• Cloud Architect/Engineer
• SAS Operations Analyst
• BI and Analytics Platform Administrator
• Data Platform Administrator
• SAS Security Specialist
• SAS Performance Tuning Specialist
• SAS Migration Specialist
• SAS Deployment Specialist

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