Below are some guidelines and documentation on installing and 
configuring SAS/ACCESS Interface to PC Files SOftware on Unix. 
 
  1)  The Configuration Guide for SAS 9.x Foundation for Unix 
      Environments contains the following information: 
 
      SAS/ACCESS Interface to PC Files requires that PC File Server be 
      installed on a Windows client. PC File Server is available from 
      the SAS Client-side Components media, found in the Third-Party 
      Media (Media Storage division) of your Installation Kit. The media 
      contains installation instructions for the PC File Server client, 
      as well as links to configuration information. 
 
  2)  The SAS 9.x Foundation System Requirements contains the following 
      information: 
 
      However, to access Microsoft Access database file(.mdb), Microsoft 
      Excel workbook file(.xls) or any ODBC supported data sources, 
      SAS/ACCESS Interface to PC Files software requires the PC Files 
      Server (pcfserver.exe) running on Windows. The PC Files Server 
      (pcfserver.exe) component is shipped on the Client Side Components 
      CDs. 
 
  3)  The PC File Server Client Software is located on the SAS 
      Client-Side Components Volume 1.  On that disk there are 
      installation instructions.  To view these instruction, perform the 
      following steps: 
 
        - Insert CD: SAS Client-Side Components Volume 1 (Multiple) on 
          Windows 
        - You will see the above Windows displayed. Choose English and 
          click OK button to launch SAS Software Navigator 
        - Click 'PC File Server' on the left pane of the displayed 
          window. 
        - Click 'Installation Instruction' on the right pane and read 
          the Installation Instructions. The Installation Instructions 
          will be displayed. 
 
        The displayed instructions are shown below: 
 
          Installation Instructions for PC File Server 9.1 for Windows 
          Installing the PC File Server 9.1 
 
 
          When you click on the install link in the SAS Software 
          Navigator, an Install Wizard will guide you through the 
          installation process.  The installation process is designed to 
          be very simple. On most screens, all you will need to do is 
          select the Next button to advance to the next screen. 
 
          Unless otherwise specified, the PC File Server will be 
          installed in C:Program FilesSASPC File Server. 
 
 
       Installable Components 
 
         - pcfserver.exe - The SAS PC File Server executable 
         - Several support files 
 
 
       Using the PC File Server 
 
       You can start the PC File Server by going to Start -> Programs -> 
       SAS -> PC File Server 9.1.  This will launch the SAS PC File 
       Server.  The Server Options section of the window contains 
       connection information that can be configured.  For more 
       information, please see the section, Starting the PC File Server 
       for the SAS/ACCESS® 9.1 for PC Files:  Reference. 
 
       NOTE:  The GUI that is displayed for the PC FIle Server on the 
              Windows client will always remain up while the server 
              is running for now.  Having the PC File server run as 
              a Windows service will be available with SAS 9.2. 
 
       Uninstalling the PC File Server 
 
       Use Add/Remove Programs to remove the PC File Server. 
 
  4) Refer to the SAS Online Documentation for detailed instruction on 
     configuring the PC File Server for Setting the Service Name or Port 
     Number, Setting Maximum Connections and Setting Data Encryption. 
 
     http://support.sas.com/onlinedoc/913/docMainpage.jsp 
 
     Expand SAS/ACCESS Software -> SAS/ACCESS for PC FIles: Reference -> 
     Accessing PC Files on Unix -> The PC FIles Server. 

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