Unable to load a SAS file into SAS VA 7.4

[rogerward]

Hi,

I am evaluating SAS Visual Analytics and Visual Statistics for purchase.  
I want to load a non-PHI demo file into VA from here: https://rpclab03068.sas.com/SASHome/

I select "Prepare Data", and "New Plan". 
At the "Choose Data" window, I select "Import", and then "Local File".  
For the Target Table name, I select the name of my file. All is well.

The next task is to select the Target Destination.  
I click on the folders icon, and select the only one available, which is cas-shared-default, 
and then click the ">".  

Error message: "List CAS Libraries.  The application count not connect to the 
specified CAS server."   

What I am doing that is incorrect? How shall I proceed to get my file loaded.  
Thanks for your time.

Roger

[alexal]

@rogerward,

The CAS server isn't started or you do not have access to it. Who created that environment for you? This is SAS Partner Demo Center or SAS Virtual Learning Environment?

[rogerward]

Hi Axexal,

Thank you for responding.  I am struggling with your nomenclature:  "SAS Partner Demo Center" sounds like it would be for resellars of SAS software.  I am not one of those fine people!  I work for a government (state), and I am facilitating the purchase of VA and VS.  The Senior Manager of the Customer Engagement and Pre-Sales Support Team at SAS gave me the link.  There is a two week trial, and then an extension of the trail, if needed. This instance, as far as I know, is the free version of the software available to anyone.  Thus, perhaps I am in what you would call the "SAS Virtual Learning Environment". 

My task is to test VA and VS, and if successful, recommend purchase. To test it,  I wanted to load a small SAS data set and create a simple dashboard to justify the purchase. 

I hope this is clear. 

Thank you for your assistance.

Roger

[alexal]

@rogerward,

If you are having trouble using the SAS Partner Demo Center:

• First point of contact for support is your SAS Systems Engineer (SE) or your Alliance Manager.
• If they cannot help, contact the Enterprise Excellence Center Partner Demo Center Support Team directly via email: support.pdc@sas.com.