Statistical Software
SAS
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SAS 9.1.3 is available to ISU staff, faculty and students on a Linux machine (sas.iastate.edu).
Access to Linux SAS is avaialble to anyone with an ISU NetID who can ssh into the machine. Those who
can run an X server on their machines can also run SAS in graphical mode.
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SAS 9.2 is available to ISU students on a Terminal Server farm for our labs (ts.stat.iastate.edu). The farm is
open to any student enrolled at ISU who is on campus (or off campus with a VPN connection). who is on campus
(or off campus with a VPN connection).
Another Terminal Server (sas.stat.iastate.edu) is available off campus without a VPN connection.
Terminal Server SAS
The Department of Statistics is running a Windows Terminal Server with SAS installed that is accessible to
Iowa State University students. To log into the Terminal Server follow these steps:
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Watch this video
if you use Windows XP
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If you are using a Windows XP or Vista computer
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Double left click on the sas.rdp file and it should start the Remote Desktop Client
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If you are using a Mac you will need to..
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Download and install the client from here
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Start the Remote Desktop Client and then load the file you saved above
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If you are using a Linux you don't need any help from me
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Enter iastate\NET-ID for the user name and then click connect OK.
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On the next screen enter your ISU password (make sure the last line says IASTATE, if not then pick it)
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Now you should have a desktop where you can run SAS, print to your local printer, and save and load files from your local computer
Faculty/Staff Windows SAS Installations
If you have questions about leasing/accessing/using Windows SAS, please email
cpterson@iastate.edu. There is an annual fee for faculty and staff. Linux SAS is free to all ISU students, staff and faculty.
Linux SAS instructions are given below on this web page.
Public labs for SAS
SAS for Microsoft Windows is installed in these public labs:
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Durham 139
- Carver 205
- Pearson 0113
SAS Online Documentation
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