Registering the VM allows for direct billing through Microsoft Marketplace, leveraging your existing SAS contract. To get started, you would need to contact SAS to obtain a contract and then we could enable billing through your Azure subscription. ... View more

For simplicity, SAS treats the Microsoft Fabric Data Warehouse as a SQL Server endpoint. Microsoft provides this endpoint—known as the SQL analytics endpoint or TDS endpoint—as part of Fabric to enable compatibility with third-party applications. SAS leverages this endpoint using existing SQL Server drivers (e.g., ODBC Driver 18 or later), allowing SAS to connect and query data in Fabric without requiring custom connectors. This approach aligns with Microsoft’s design, which exposes the Fabric Data Warehouse through a Tabular Data Stream (TDS) protocol, the same protocol used by SQL Server. This means SAS can interact with Fabric in much the same way it does with traditional SQL Server databases, simplifying integration and reducing the need for specialized configuration. However, it’s important to note that Fabric’s SQL analytics endpoint is currently read-only, and writing data into OneLake may require alternative methods such as REST API calls or using supported file formats like Parquet. How to Connect - Microsoft Fabric | Microsoft Learn SAS Help Center: Access an Azure SQL Database ... View more

This fix was published at the Microsoft deadline on deployment of new environments. Microsoft does not offer a mechanism to apply patch updates to deployed applications, which limits our ability to make incremental changes post-deployment. SAS Help Center: September 30, 2025 ... View more

We are currently developing and testing the upgrade process to transition from Basic SKU to Standard SKU for public IPs in SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and secure migration ahead of the September 30 deadline. We'll share more detailed guidance as soon as it's available. Thanks for your patience and engagement! ... View more

I just ran a stop/start cycle on one of my environments - it took about 20 minutes to start. Unfortunately, I was not able to duplicate the issue.  Do you see any errors reported in the runbook logs? Is this a single failure or multiple failures?      ... View more

You can now define tags at deployment time. Please share if this is the feature you were looking for!  ... View more

I understand the problem now. We are looking into how to add tags in the deployment template. I have asked the development team to prioritize this request and will update you again when I have an updated version to share.  ... View more

Brazil is not currently an available market as a result of the Tax details for commercial marketplace publishers.  There have been some recent changes in how SAS and Microsoft handle Brazil from a tax perspective.  I will review these changes with the SAS Finance team and report back with what I find.  ... View more

To grant access to an Azure group or user to start and stop SAS Viya using the "...automation/StartStopViya" runbook, you can use Azure Role-Based Access Control (Azure RBAC). In Azure Automation, access is granted by assigning the appropriate Azure role to users, groups, and applications at the Automation account scope. You can grant role-based access to users using the Azure portal, Azure Command-Line tools, or Azure Management APIs. For more detailed information, you can refer to the Manage role permissions and security in Azure Automation guide. The following section shows you how to configure Azure RBAC on your Automation account through the Azure portal and PowerShell: Configure Azure RBAC for your Automation account  ... View more

We’ve reviewed the security vulnerabilities highlighted by Microsoft Defender. While we plan to address several issues, we may not resolve all, especially those involving additional Azure services that increase costs. An independent third party has verified our security and conducted a thorough vulnerabilities scan. We appreciate your understanding as we balance security with cost-effectiveness. ... View more

We understand the frustration of redeploying SAS Viya on Azure Marketplace to access new features. We're actively exploring an update mechanism for the Marketplace in collaboration with Microsoft. While I can't share a specific timeline at this moment, your feedback is highly valuable and helps us prioritize these improvements.   ... View more

Thank you for providing an update. I am glad that you were able to resolve the private link issue.  I will take a look at the ODBC connection configuration.  ... View more