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Accelerating SAS(R) Code on the SAS(R) Viya(R) Platform

This course is for SAS programmers who want to learn how to run code on the SAS Viya platform. In the course, you first learn how you can easily run traditional SAS code in SAS Viya like you have in...

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$1,600 USD
Course Code PGVY42
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Overview

This course is for SAS programmers who want to learn how to run code on the SAS Viya platform. In the course, you first learn how you can easily run traditional SAS code in SAS Viya like you have in SAS 9. Then you learn how to modernize your SAS code to take advantage of SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS) on the platform to boost program performance. CAS is a high-performance in-memory analytic engine that performs massively parallel processing (MPP) on data of any size, working with multiple machines, CPUs, and threads for lightning-fast results. The course focuses on how to access, manage, analyze, and manipulate in-memory tables on the distributed CAS server using traditional SAS code as well as new coding techniques. This course is not intended for beginning SAS software users.

Skills Gained

  • Run traditional SAS code on the SAS Viya platform.
  • Connect to SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS).
  • Access and use caslibs on the CAS server.
  • Load SAS data sets, Parquet files, CSV files, Microsoft Excel files, and DBMS tables into CAS.
  • Save distributed CAS tables back to permanent storage in a variety of formats like SASHDAT, Parquet, and CSV.
  • Modify DATA step code to execute in CAS.
  • Modify SQL procedure code to execute in CAS using FedSQL.
  • Use CAS-enabled procedures.
  • Write CASL code to execute actions on the CAS server.

Who Can Benefit

  • SAS programmers transitioning to SAS Viya

Prerequisites

  • Before attending this course, you should have nine months or more of SAS programming experience or have completed the SAS Programming 1: Essentials and SAS Programming 2: Data Manipulation Techniques courses. Specifically, you should be able to do the following: Understand programming logic concepts. Use SAS software to access SAS libraries. Read and manipulate data with the DATA step. Use SQL to query and join tables. Use the MEANS and FREQ procedures to summarize data.

Course Details

SAS Viya Platform Overview

  • Introducing the SAS Viya platform.
  • SAS Viya programming interfaces.
  • SAS Viya servers and processing environments.

Running SAS Code on the SAS Compute Server

  • Overview of running SAS code on the SAS Compute Server.
  • SAS Viya Compute Server overview.
  • Running SAS 9 Code on the Compute Server in SAS Viya.

SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS) Overview

  • CAS fundamentals.
  • Understanding caslibs.

Managing Data in SAS Cloud Analytic Services

  • Loading data to in-memory tables.
  • Accessing DBMS data.
  • Saving and dropping in-memory tables.

Modifying DATA Step Code to Run in SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS)

  • Modifying DATA step code to run in SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS).

Running SAS Procedures in SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS)

  • Introduction to SAS procedures in SAS Viya.
  • Running CAS-enabled SAS procedures.

Modifying SQL Code to Run in SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS)

  • Modifying SQL code to run in CAS.
  • Column data types in CAS.

Using the Native CAS Language (CASL)

  • Introduction to CASL.
  • Using CAS actions.
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Schedule

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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

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GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

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As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

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It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

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Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

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We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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