SAS Studio is now SAS Data and AI Studio.
The new name reflects the software's expanded capabilities for data preparation, analytics development and AI workflows.
What is SAS Data and AI Studio?
SAS Data and AI Studio extends the trusted SAS Studio experience into a broader workspace for preparing data, building analytics pipelines, developing AI models and collaborating across teams on SAS Viya. The new name reflects the software's expanded capabilities while preserving the core functionality existing SAS Studio users rely on.
Explore data and AI workflows in SAS Data and AI Studio
Build and manage data pipelines, ETL and ELT processes, analytics workflows and open source integrations on SAS Viya using visual flows, reusable steps, SAS code and Python.
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Access data across cloud and on-premises environments on SAS Viya
Connect to cloud data platforms such as Amazon Redshift and Amazon S3, Google BigQuery and Google Cloud Storage, and Microsoft Azure Data Lake Storage. SAS Data and AI Studio also connects to relational and nonrelational databases, including Oracle, Snowflake, Teradata, SingleStore and MongoDB, as well as file formats such as Excel, text, Parquet and ORC.
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Build data pipelines with no-code, low-code or code-based development
Create end-to-end data pipelines using drag-and-drop steps, visual flows or Python and SAS code. Develop and reuse code assets in SAS Data and AI Studio or external IDEs, then incorporate them into governed SAS Viya workflows for centralized access, version control and execution.
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Write, understand and refine code with SAS Viya Copilot
Use natural language to generate, explain and improve SAS and Python code directly in SAS Data and AI Studio. SAS Viya Copilot for Code Assistance helps you accelerate development, understand existing programs and refine code more efficiently while maintaining governance and control.
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Support ETL and ELT data integration patterns
Create data integration processes using either ETL or ELT approaches on SAS Viya. Use in-database transformations to join, transform and merge data for performance optimization or execute ETL processing on application servers depending on workload requirements.
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Create reusable custom data transformations
Use a visual drag-and-drop designer to create custom transformations, share them across teams, and reuse them in data flows or standalone workflows. Explore community-built transformations in the SAS Studio Custom Steps GitHub repository.
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Enable governed collaboration across data and analytics assets
Manage data and code assets in SAS Data and AI Studio using Git-based version control to track changes, maintain history and support collaboration across teams. Expose governed data products and workflows through secure, documented APIs for reuse across applications, analytics tools and downstream processes.
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Orchestrate workflows with open source tools on SAS Viya
Schedule, orchestrate and monitor data pipelines using Apache Airflow with the SAS Provider for Airflow or other orchestration tools. Bring Python workflows into governed SAS Viya execution environments and convert open source processes into reusable visual steps.
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SAS Data and AI Studio frequently asked questions
What is SAS Data and AI Studio?
SAS Data and AI Studio, formerly SAS Studio, is a development environment on the SAS Viya platform for building data pipelines, preparing data, developing analytics workflows and managing AI and data engineering processes using visual flows, SAS code and Python.
Is SAS Studio now called SAS Data and AI Studio?
Yes. Beginning with the June 2026 SAS Viya release, SAS Studio was renamed SAS Data and AI Studio to better reflect the product’s expanded capabilities for data engineering, analytics and AI workflows on SAS Viya. Existing capabilities remain available, and there are no changes to licensing, deployment or supported workflows as a result of the name change.
What is the difference between SAS Studio and SAS Data and AI Studio?
SAS Data and AI Studio is the new name for SAS Studio. Existing capabilities, licensing and deployments remain unchanged. The updated name reflects broader support for data pipelines, AI workflows, open source integration and governed collaboration on SAS Viya.
What can you build with SAS Data and AI Studio?
With SAS Data and AI Studio, you can build data pipelines, ETL and ELT workflows, analytics processes, AI workflows and reusable data transformations using visual flows, SAS code and Python.
Does SAS Data and AI Studio support Python?
Yes. SAS Data and AI Studio supports Python development and integration within governed SAS Viya workflows. Python assets can be developed in external IDEs or within the platform and incorporated into shared data and analytics pipelines.
Does SAS Data and AI Studio support ETL and ELT workflows?
Yes. SAS Data and AI Studio supports both ETL and ELT data integration patterns, including in-database transformations and application-server-based processing.
What data sources does SAS Data and AI Studio support?
SAS Data and AI Studio connects to cloud data platforms, relational and nonrelational databases, APIs and common file formats. Supported technologies include Amazon Redshift, Amazon S3, Google BigQuery, Microsoft Azure Data Lake Storage, Snowflake, Oracle, MongoDB, Parquet and others.
Can SAS Data and AI Studio integrate with open source tools?
Yes. SAS Data and AI Studio integrates with open source technologies, including Python and Apache Airflow. Organizations can orchestrate workflows, manage pipelines and incorporate open source processes into governed SAS Viya environments.
Does SAS Data and AI Studio support Git integration?
Yes. SAS Data and AI Studio includes Git-based version control for managing code and data assets, tracking changes and supporting collaborative development workflows across teams.
Can SAS Data and AI Studio create reusable workflows and transformations?
Yes. Teams can create reusable custom transformations, visual workflow steps and shared data pipeline components to standardize data engineering and analytics processes across projects.
Is SAS Data and AI Studio part of SAS Viya?
Yes. SAS Data and AI Studio runs on the SAS Viya platform and works within the broader SAS Viya ecosystem for data management, analytics, AI and model operations.
What is SAS Viya Copilot for Code Assistance?
SAS Viya Copilot for Code Assistance is a generative AI–powered assistant embedded directly in SAS Data and AI Studio. It allows users to write, understand and refine SAS and Python code using natural-language interaction within their existing development workflows.
Accelerate productivity and maintain governance with key capabilities:
- Generate code instantly using natural-language prompts to reduce manual programming effort.>
- Troubleshoot complex logic and identify coding issues quickly to minimize debugging time.
- Explain existing workflows to help team members understand legacy code and unfamiliar programs.
- Ensure data control by operating entirely within a secure, governed SAS Viya environment.
