SAS
Overview
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 of SAS is 9.3. Please be sure to review the SAS Inc. Website for system compatibility and additional details. SDS only distributes the most recent version of SAS.
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?
Server SAS
Server SAS is available for:
- Windows
- Linux
- Unix Tru64
- Unix Solaris64
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:

