SAS Software Version 9 Is Now Available for Windows

The new SAS software (version 9.1.2) is available to the NIH and HHS through CIT's software distribution web site, iSDP.

What Are the New Features?

Version 9 provides significant changes from the previous version—the system is faster, more efficient and easier to use, and provides improved data access.

•	Language Features These enhanced features facilitate easier data access, greater data management, more robust analysis, and better data presentations.
•	Output Delivery System The ODS feature has been expanded to allow more controlled formatting of all SAS procedure output.
•	Base SAS 9 Procedures Enhancements are designed to increase the functionality, performance and usability of the software.

More details on the new features of SAS 9.1.2 are available from the SAS Support Center [http://support.sas.com]—use the link to "Documentation." If SAS 9.1.2 is already installed on your system, go to the SAS main menu—select Help, then "SAS Help and Documentation" from the pull down menu.

How Do I Get Version 9?

Requests for SAS 9.1.2 software for Windows should go through the iSDP contact for your NIH IC or agency. A list of contacts can be found on the iSPD home page under the heading "Information."

If you have questions, call the NIH Help Desk at 301-496-4357. Or send e-mail to helpdesk@nih.gov.