Starting in SAS 9.1.3, the installation no longer provides a direct
internet connection for downloading the SAS Installation Data
file (SID). The SAS Installation Data file contains site-specific
installation information and includes the setinit code. The name of
the file is, typically, sas9######.txt, where # is a number or
underscore (_). You must now have the SID file prior to starting the
install.

You can request the SID file from our Web site prior to installing SAS.
You will receive a SAS Software Order email with the sas9####.txt file
attached. Save the sas9#####.txt to your local C:\ drive and reference
it during the SAS 9 install.

The web site to download the SID file is as follows:

       http://support.sas.com/adminservices-SID

You must enter the SAS Installation Key and Order Number for your
company. Contact the SAS Representative at your company for the
necessary information

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