What Is SAS?

SAS is a set of solutions for enterprise-wide business users and provides a powerful fourth-generation programming language for performing tasks such as these:
  • data entry, retrieval, and management
  • report writing and graphics
  • statistical and mathematical analysis
  • business planning, forecasting, and decision support
  • operations research and project management
  • quality improvement
  • applications development
With Base SAS software as the foundation, you can integrate with SAS many SAS business solutions that enable you to perform large scale business functions. Examples include data warehousing and data mining, human resources management and decision support, and financial management and decision support.