1. Introduction to SAS on acs-linux (via Xwin32)
Fall 2012

2. SAS Availability
General Purpose Linux (acs-linux.bu.edu) - Requires ACS account (Submit a Help request to or call HELP (4357).
Reseach Computing Linux (katana.bu.edu) - Coming fall Requires katana.bu.edu
Windows Students : Free Requires pre-authorization via individual request or via group course request via instructor Faculty and Staff : Annual license fee Request via Medical Campus Office of Information Technology For more information:

3. How to run SAS on Linux
Full-Screen Mode - Via X-win32 to connect to acs-linux
Batch Mode - For advanced users - Any terminal program connect to acs-liunx

4. SAS Full-Screen Mode
Three Windows - Program Editor Window (Create/Edit) - Log Window (Log and Error Messages) - Output Window (Analysis Results)
Printing Options - Use “Print” under “File” pull-down menu - Saving individual SAS windows then print - Use WinSCP to print locally

5. X-win32 and WinSCP
Where to download:
X-Win32 - Connect to acs-linux remotely to run SAS in full screen mode
WinSCP - Allows you to transfer files between acs-linux and your Windows workstation - Print acs-linux files on your local printer

6. X-Win32
X-Win32 - Current version VPN is not required - Download and install - Save the key - Configure for SAS using Xconfig (done once) - Click on “Autostart” and use the “Wizard” - keywords “sas”, “ssh”,“acs-linux.bu.edu”,”sas” - Create X-Win32 shortcut on desktop - Invoke X-Win32

7. WinSCP Download and Run Install not necessary
Give you a desktop interface to your acs-linux files
Transfer files between acs-linux and Windows
Print directly from acs-linux to your local printer