SAS Administration refers to the management and oversight of the SAS (Statistical Analysis System) software environment within an organization. SAS is a software suite used for advanced analytics, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytics. SAS Administration involves the configuration, optimization, security, and maintenance of SAS software to ensure its efficient and effective operation.

1. SAS Installation and Configuration:

   • Proficiency in installing and configuring SAS software on servers, ensuring proper integration with operating systems and databases.

2. System Monitoring:

   • Skills in monitoring the health and performance of SAS environments, including resource utilization, server activities, and user interactions.

3. User Management:

   • Ability to manage user accounts, roles, and permissions within SAS environments, ensuring data security and access control.

4. Metadata Management:

   • Knowledge of SAS metadata management to maintain consistency and integrity across the SAS environment, including managing metadata repositories.

5. Backup and Recovery:

   • Expertise in implementing and managing backup and recovery procedures to safeguard critical data and configurations.

6. Performance Optimization:

   • Skills in optimizing the performance of SAS environments by tuning configurations, monitoring resource usage, and implementing best practices.

7. Security Implementation:

   • Proficiency in implementing security measures, such as encryption, authentication, and authorization, to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

8. Software Updates and Patching:

   • Ability to keep SAS software up to date by applying patches, updates, and new releases, ensuring the environment benefits from the latest features and security fixes.

9. Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:

   • Capability to identify and resolve issues, errors, or performance bottlenecks within the SAS environment, employing strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

10. Resource Allocation:

    • Management and allocation of server resources, including CPU, memory, and storage, to ensure optimal performance and responsiveness of SAS applications.

11. Integration with Other Systems:

    • Skills in integrating SAS environments with other systems, databases, and external applications to facilitate seamless data exchange.

12. Capacity Planning:

    • Ability to perform capacity planning, assessing resource usage patterns, and making informed decisions about expanding or optimizing the SAS infrastructure for future growth.

13. SAS Scripting and Automation:

    • Proficiency in scripting languages and automation tools for streamlining routine administrative tasks and enhancing efficiency.

14. Monitoring and Logging:

    • Implementation of effective monitoring and logging mechanisms to track system activities, user interactions, and performance metrics.

SAS Viya is a modern, open, cloud-native analytics platform designed to handle complex data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence workloads. It enables organizations to uncover insights, make informed decisions, and operationalize analytics seamlessly across their enterprise. Built for speed, scalability, and collaboration, SAS Viya supports diverse data sources and integrates with open-source technologies.

Learn How To

• Administer the CAS server.
• Manage data and content that are used in the SAS Viya environment.
• Maintain security on SAS Viya content and functionality.
• Manage users and groups in the SAS Viya environment.
• Manage credential domains in SAS Viya.
• Access data in external databases.
• Create and manage caslibs.
• Make user-defined formats available to the CAS server.
• Automate the refresh of data from a caslib.
• View audit reports.

SAS Products Covered
SAS Viya

Course Outline
Introduction to SAS Viya

• Introduction to SAS Viya.
• SAS Viya Tasks.
• SAS Viya Architecture.Identity Management
• Managing Identities and Custom Groups.
• Host Considerations for Identities.
• Authentication.CAS Data Management
• Caslib Management.
• CAS Table State.
• CAS Data Loading.
• Managing User-Defined Formats CAS Data Loading.Security
• Content, Functionality, and Data Access Management.
• CAS Authorization Precedence and Inheritance.
• General Authorization Precedence and Inheritance.Obervability
• Log Monitoring.
• Auditing.

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