SAS Global Certification program

The SAS Certified Platform Administrator for SAS 9 credential is the ideal certification for those who have the skills and knowledge necessary for the administration of the platform for SAS Business Analytics.

Successful candidates should be able to:

• Secure the SAS configuration on each server machine
• Check status and operate servers
• Monitor server activity and administer logging
• Establish formal, regularly scheduled backup processes
• Add users and manage their access
• Establish connectivity to data sources
• Set up and secure metadata folder structures
• Administer repositories and move metadata

To earn this credential, you must pass the SAS Certified Platform Administration for SAS 9 exam.

Required Exam

Candidates who earn this credential will have earned a passing score on the SAS Platform Administration for SAS 9 exam. This exam is administered by SAS and Prometric.

• 65 multiple-choice questions (must achieve score of 69% correct to pass)
• 2 hours to complete exam
• Use exam ID A00-250; required when registering with Prometric.

Exam topics include:

Securing the SAS configuration

• Secure a SAS platform configuration.

Checking the Status and Operation of SAS Servers

• Manage metadata repositories.
• Identify the properties and functionality of SAS servers.
• Validate a SAS server.

Monitoring, Logging, and Troubleshooting SAS Servers

• Monitor SAS servers.
• Administer SAS server logging and modify logging configurations.
• Troubleshoot basic SAS server issues.

Backing Up the SAS Environment

• Back up the SAS environment.
• Restore the SAS environment.

Administering Users

• Manage connection profiles.
• Manage roles.
• Register users and groups in the metadata.
• Give users access to processing servers and data servers.
• Determine when to store passwords in the metadata.

Administering Data Access

• Register libraries and tables in the metadata.
• Update table metadata.
• Pre-assign a library.
• Troubleshoot data access problems.
• Use the metadata LIBNAME engine.

Securing Metadata

• Identify how the metadata authorization layer interacts with other security layers.
• Identify where, how, and to whom metadata permissions are assigned.
• Determine the outcome of metadata authorization decisions.
• Use metadata permissions to secure metadata.
• Create and use Access Control Templates.

Moving Metadata

• Promote metadata and associated content.

The recommended preparation for the SAS Platform Administration 9.2 exam is based on the SAS Platform Administration Fast Track course. While no exam questions will be drawn verbatim from the course or course exercises, the course will provide candidates with a foundation from which to apply the knowledge and skills necessary for the exam.

Experience is a critical component to becoming a SAS Certified Professional. The below diagram illustrates training options available to help you prepare for this credential's required examination. Be sure to check your local country's preparation bundles which often include an exam voucher.

Preparation options may vary by country

Choose a country for specific training options.

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For more information

Contact the SAS Global Certification Program at certification@sas.com or 800-333-7660.

Registration Options

• Online
  Visit www.prometric.com/sas. Follow these easy steps once on the site:
  1. Select the first box "Schedule a Test"
  2. Select "Schedule an Appointment"
  3. Choose your country and state/province if applicable
  4. Insure that "SAS Institute" is selected as your client and program
  5. Select your desired SAS certification exam
  6. Review available testing sites and select "Schedule Appointment"
  First-time registration with Prometric requires a 24-hour waiting period before the candidate can schedule an exam online. Candidates who are registering for an exam for the first time will receive an email confirmation from Prometric within 24 hours to begin the online scheduling process. Candidates who have previously tested with Prometric and have their Prometric ID or have previously registered online can schedule their exam online immediately.

• Telephone
  By phone in the U.S. and Canada: 888-895-5819 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. CST

  By phone outside the U.S. and Canada, visit www.prometric.com/sas for a list of exam registration phone numbers.

Testing Locations

To find your nearest testing center, visit www.prometric.com/sas.

Information required upon registration

Please be prepared to provide the following information to Prometric when registering:

1. First and last name - Please provide your name as you would like it to appear on your certificate.
2. Prometric assigns a unique identification number to each candidate. Please use this ID number each time you schedule an exam with Prometric or SAS.
3. Mailing address - Please list the address to which all correspondence should be mailed.
4. Company name - If you have listed your business address, please include your company name to ensure appropriate routing.
5. E-mail address - For the latest program updates, email is the most efficient and effective means of contacting you.
6. Contact phone numbers
7. Exam number and title
8. Testing center preference - To find your nearest testing center, visit www.prometric.com/sas.
9. Method of payment (credit card (American Express, Mastercard, and Visa), vouchers) Payment options may vary by country.

If your address has changed since you last registered for an exam, please contact Prometric to update your demographic information.

Exam Pricing

Within North America and India, the cost associated with an exam offered through Prometric is US $180.

Certification exam prices are subject to change. In some countries, different pricing and additional taxes may apply. Please visit www.prometric.com/sas for exam pricing in your country.

Faculty, staff, and full-time students of degree-granting institutions are eligible for a discount on SAS Certification exams. Candidates in the United States and Canada receive a 50% discount. International candidates should contact your local office for discount information.

Cancellation Policy

Candidates may cancel or reschedule exams at no charge if they contact the Prometric Regional Service Center by 6:00 p.m. ET at least one business day prior to the scheduled exam date. Candidates who do not appear for the test or cancel less than one business day before the exam will not receive a refund.

Retake Policy

Candidates may attempt each certification exam up to five times in a 12-month period, waiting a minimum of 14 days between attempts. Exams that do not comply with this retake policy will be considered invalid and will not be eligible for refund and/or a certification credential. Once a passing score is achieved on a specific exam, no further attempts are allowed on that exam.

Candidate Agreement

Candidates are encouraged to review the SAS Institute Inc. Global Certification Program Candidate Agreement prior to their exam day.

What to bring: Certification candidates are required to provide two forms of identification at the testing center, including one photo identification such as a driver's license or a valid passport. Both forms must display the candidate's signature.

Arriving at the test center: Candidates should plan to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled exam time. Candidates arriving more than 15 minutes late are not guaranteed exam availability or a refund.

Reference materials: To maintain the security of the test environment, candidates are not permitted to bring reference materials of any kind into the testing center.

Personal items: The only items allowed in the testing area are your identification. Please leave any backpacks, laptops, briefcases and other personal items at home. If you have personal items that cannot be left behind (such as purses), the testing center may have lockers available for use. No cameras, cell phones, audio players, or other electronic devices are allowed during exam sessions. Please refer to Prometric Testing Center Regulations for more information.

All notes will be collected at the end of testing and no material may be removed from the testing event.

Score Report

You will receive an immediate pass/fail score upon completion of your exam attempt at your testing facility. The score report will display the percentage of items in each section that you answered correctly for your exam. Please note: These section scores are calculated on a per section basis and cannot be used in determining your total score. They are provided to you for descriptive purposes only.

Welcome E-mail and Certificate

If you have passed your exam and met all requirements for this credential, you will receive two e-mails. One e-mail will contain your logo access and welcome information. The second e-mail will include a pdf copy of your certificate which you can print at any time. These e-mails will be sent to the e-mail address you provided to Prometric at exam registration. Please allow at least two weeks from your exam date to receive your e-mails.

Directory Listing

Upon receipt of your credentials from SAS, your name will be added to the SAS Certified Professional Directory Listing. This process can take up to one week after your certificate is awarded. If you do not wish for your name to appear in the SAS Certified Professional Directory listing, you may choose to be excluded at the time of exam registration.