To complete the activities, demos, and practices in this course, you must access SAS software and then set up your practice files. 1. Access SAS software You can use free software from SAS or your own SAS software to take this course. SAS has two free software options listed below. Both options use SAS Studio. Choose the software you prefer and follow the instructions to either register for an account (SAS OnDemand for Academics) or download the vApp (SAS University Edition). Free software option How the software works How you access the software SAS OnDemand for Academics You register for an account to get access to SAS in the cloud. All you need is a web browser with an internet connection. Go here. Select your home region from the menu and then click Register or Check Account to register for access. This is the same page you will use to sign in to OnDemand for Academics after you register. SAS University Edition You download and install virtualization software, and then download the SAS University Edition vApp. There are instructions that walk you through these steps! After you are set up, you don't need an internet connection to run the software. G then Set up your practice files From the options below, click Open next to the software you plan to use for this course, and then follow the instructions to set up your data. Setup instructions for free software from SAS (open the instructions for the software you chose in Step 1) Open SAS OnDemand for Academics Open SAS University Edition Setup instructions for your own SAS software (these instructions do not apply to free software from SAS) Open SAS Studio which option is best?
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