topic Re: SAS V8 To V9 migration in SAS Procedures

SAS V8 To V9 migration

deleted_user — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:10:18 GMT

Hi,

Can any please share some pointers as to what should be kept in mind while migrating the SAS V8 to V9 from the SAS code perspective(not installation).

I guess any SAS code which runs on V8 should run fine on V9 too without any changes. Please share your view/links/or any reference document.

Re: SAS V8 To V9 migration

LinusH — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:46:22 GMT

There is a whole section on support.sas.com that cover this area:
Knowledge Base/Focus Areas/Migration
http://support.sas.com/rnd/migration/index.html
/Linus

Re: SAS V8 To V9 migration

sbb — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:52:13 GMT

Also, you will want to ensure your SAS admin is converting to SAS 9.1.3 SP4 with additional HOTFIX maintenance, or go directly to SAS 9.2 TS2M0 (Phase 2).

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.

Re: SAS V8 To V9 migration

sbb — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:56:55 GMT

Useful reading, as well:

SAS®9 Changes and Enhancements
Dana Rafiee, Destiny Corporation Rocky Hill, CT
Copyright© Destiny Corporation 2005
http://www2.sas.com/proceedings/sugi30/266-30.pdf

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.

Re: SAS V8 To V9 migration

sbb — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:05:44 GMT

I would not make any presumptions about code compatibility between *ANY* SAS version, even down to interim HOTFIX maintenance sometimes. Your own specific use of SAS Base (especially to include ODS functionality) and other component facilities will determine how much testing is needed in planning for a SAS upgrade/migration.

Scott Barry
SBBWorks, Inc.

Migration topic - reference sub-sections:
http://support.sas.com/rnd/migration/planning/software/programs.html