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SAS Enterprise Guide Configuration Instructions

  1. From the Windows Start menu, select Programs arrow SAS arrow SAS Enterprise Guide 4.1 to open SAS Enterprise Guide.

    The Welcome to SAS Enterprise Guide window may open:

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    If the Welcome to SAS Enterprise Guide window does open, click New Project to create a new project. If the Welcome to SAS Enterprise Guide window does not open, a default project is automatically created.


  2. Select File arrow New arrow Code.

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  3. The Code window appears:

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  4. Copy and paste the following text into the Code window:
       data test;
          input Test $;
          datalines;
      Success
      ;
      proc print data=test;
      run; 
    
    Tip: To copy and paste the text:
    1. Highlight the text in your Web browser.
    2. Press CTRL-C to copy the text to the clipboard.
    3. Place your cursor in the Code window.
    4. Press CTRL-V to paste the text into the Code window.

  5. Right-click in the Code window and select Run On server-name.

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  6. The Server login dialog box may appear:

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    If the Server login dialog box does appear, enter a user name and password to log into the server where SAS is running and click OK. If you do not know the user name and password for the SAS server, contact your SAS Enterprise Guide administrator.

    If the Server login dialog box does not appear, no login is needed in this situation.


  7. The following result appears, indicating that SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS are configured correctly and your system meets the technical requirements for the Live Web class.

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    Important: If the result above does not appear, then SAS Enterprise Guide is not configured properly and your system does not meet the technical requirements for the Live Web class. Contact your SAS Enterprise Guide administrator for assistance.