Frequently Asked Questions

SAS Viya Free Trial FAQ

How can we help you?

Which SAS Viya offering is included in the trial?

This is a free, 14-day trial of SAS Viya Enterprise, our top-tier Viya offering, which includes these capabilities:

  • Data Access & Integration
  • Data preparation & data quality
  • Data catalog & data governance
  • Visualization & reporting
  • Conversational AI & chatbots
  • Statistics
  • Matrix programming
  • Machine learning & deep learning
  • Model deployment & management
  • Forecasting
  • Text analytics
  • Optimization
  • Econometrics
  • Event streaming analytics
  • Decision support/digital decisioning

How often can I register for a trial?

You can register for a trial once every 365 days. Please contact SAS for any additional resources.

Can I invite other users to the trial? If so, how do I invite them?

You can invite four additional users from within the same organization. To invite users, select the Invite User icon in the trial menu.

Can I extend my 14-day trial instance?

No. Our resource center shows the number of days left in your trial.

Can I upload my own data? If so, what type type of data and how much can I upload?

Yes, you may upload non-PII (personally identifiable) data. Each user may upload up to 1GB of data. You can upload Excel documents, CSV files and SAS data sets. SAS also provides sample data sets in the trial environment that you may use.

What new features are included in this trial?

Check out all the exciting new features available in this trial by watching these short SAS Viya Release Highlights.

How do I get started in the trial?

Our SAS Viya trial is so feature-rich that you may want guidance on where to start. To help you out, we offer a variety of support guides on:

  • Discovering information assets
  • Preparing data
  • Exploring and visualizing
  • Building or managing models

Where can I find the support guides?

The guides can be found in our Resource Center located at the bottom left screen of the SAS Viya trial.

Is there sample data I can use?

Yes. In the upper-left corner, select the application menu and choose "Manage Data." Then select "Data Sources." Expand "cas-shared-default" and then expand "Public" to reach sample data sets.

Where can I find example data and projects in the trial?

You can find all examples in the SAS Content/Public folder.

How do I edit a report?

Click in the upper-right corner of the report.

How do I create my own report?

In the upper-left corner, click the application menu and choose "Explore and Visualize."

How do I create a machine learning, forecasting or text analytics model?

Machine learning, forecasting and text analytics modeling uses our visual drag-and-drop interface. From the application menu, select "Build Models." Select the "New Project" button in the upper-right corner. Using the "Type" drop-down menu, select the model type you are interested in creating.

How do I create an econometric or optimization model?

You will use our coding interface to create econometric and optimization models. From the application menu , select "Develop SAS Code." To find sample model code, you can choose "Share and Collaborate" from the application menu, and then select the "Projects" tab.

What do I do if I have technical difficulties with the trial?

If you experience technical difficulties, send an email to support@sas.com with "SAS Trial" in the subject line. Provide as much detail as possible about the issues you are experiencing, and a technical support team member will contact you.

What should I do if I have product-specific questions during the trial?

If you have product-specific questions during your trial, go to the Resource Center. There you'll find tutorials, documentation and a link to SAS Communities, where you can ask questions and get help from a large base of SAS users. In addition, the U.S. Contact Center is available through online Chat within the Trials environment from 8 p.m. ET on Sunday until 5 p.m. ET on Friday.