Getting Started With SAS^® OnDemand for Academics: Studio

If you’ve been using SAS University Edition, we’re here to help you make the transition to SAS OnDemand for Academics. With more features and the same interface, making the switch is easy.

Benefits of SAS^® OnDemand for Academics: Studio

Quick Startup

Get up and running with a supported web browser and internet connection.

Cloud Access

Enjoy learning from anywhere with a network of global SAS servers.

Easy to Use

Manage files and upload data effortlessly with an intuitive interface.

Greater Functionality

Access even more SAS products and features to advance your skills.

Cloud Storage

Upload up to 5GB of data to the SAS Cloud. Educators get an additional 3GB.

Access to E-Learning

Get started with free e-learning courses to gain new skills.

Compare the Software

SAS^® University Edition: Studio via SAS Download

Runs locally on your machine.

FEATURES:

Operating system: Supported browsers in Windows 64, Linux 64 and Mac
SAS interface: SAS Studio
SAS Software: Base SAS
SAS/STAT^®
SAS/IML^®
SAS/ACCESS^® Interface to PC Files

SAS^® OnDemand for Academics: Studio via Online Access

Runs in the cloud.
Requires internet and includes SAS/GRAPH^®, SAS/ETS^®, SAS/OR^® and SAS/QC^®.

FEATURES:

Operating system: Supported browsers in Windows 64, Linux 64 and Mac
SAS interface: SAS Studio
SAS Software: Base SAS
SAS/STAT
SAS/IML
SAS/ACCESS Interface to PC Files
SAS/GRAPH
SAS/ETS
SAS/OR
SAS/QC

Instructions for Getting Started

Step 1

Create and verify a SAS profile if you don't have one. If you do have one, just log in.

Step 2

Register for SAS OnDemand for Academics using your SAS profile credentials.

Step 3

Once you receive a confirmation email, click the link to go to SAS OnDemand for Academics.

Step 4

Log in to access SAS Studio. Educators can register a course and share information with students.

Watch the Getting Started with SAS OnDemand for Academics YouTube Video

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Dominique steps you through the simple process of accessing SAS Studio to write and submit SAS programs and upload your own data.

Getting to Know SAS^® OnDemand for Academics: Studio

Copying and pasting code from UE to ODA

If you already know how to program in SAS Studio in SAS University Edition, you don't need to relearn the SAS programming language. Many SAS programs can be copied and pasted from SAS Studio in SAS University Edition to SAS Studio in SAS OnDemand for Academics without making any changes. The following code accesses the cars data set in the sashelp library:


   proc freq data=sashelp.cars;

    tables origin;

   run;

You can enter and execute the code in SAS Studio in SAS University Edition.

To copy and paste the code into SAS OnDemand for Academics, highlight the code and copy it to the clipboard by pressing Ctrl+C (Windows and Linux) or Command+C (Mac).

In a new program in SAS Studio in SAS OnDemand for Academics, paste the copied code into the CODE tab by pressing Ctrl+V (Windows and Linux) or Command+V (Mac).

Without modification, the copied and pasted code executes in SAS Studio in SAS OnDemand for Academics.

Uploading data and programs into ODA

It’s easy to use the point and click tools in SAS Studio in SAS OnDemand for Academics to upload data and programs from your computer. In the Server Files and Folders tab in SAS Studio, right-click the directory to which you’d like to upload your files. Select Upload Files.

Select Choose Files, browse your computer, select your files and click Upload.

Your selected files will be uploaded and available in SAS Studio in SAS OnDemand for Academics.

View our step-by-step guide for additional details.

Modifying your libname statement so it works on ODA

If you have written programs in SAS Studio in SAS University Edition, it’s easy to make modifications to your libname statements and file references so your programs will run in SAS Studio in SAS OnDemand for Academics. In SAS Studio in SAS University Edition, the My Folders directory is referred to using the following path: “/folders/myfolders”. This path in a libname statement or file reference allows you to access data.

In SAS Studio in SAS OnDemand for Academics, the Files (Home) directory can be referred to using the following path “~/”. By simply changing “/folders/myfolders” to “~/” the same program runs in SAS Studio in SAS OnDemand for Academics. Note: Subdirectory paths and file references are case-sensitive in SAS OnDemand for Academics.

If you have questions about getting started with SAS OnDemand for Academics, please email us.

Resources to Supplement Your Software

Free E-Learning Courses

Two of our free online courses pair well with SAS OnDemand for Academics: SAS Programming 1: Essentials and Statistics 1: Introduction to ANOVA, Regression, and Logistic Regression. Activate the course, then view the Course Overview and Data Setup section to learn how to access course data with SAS OnDemand for Academics.

If you're an educator or student, visit the SAS Academic Hub for more free learning resources.

Guides & Tutorials

Whether you are an instructor creating a course or an independent learner looking for detailed registration instructions, the SAS OnDemand for Academics support page offers step-by-step guides and video tutorials to help you get the most out of SAS OnDemand for Academics.

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