Steps to Apply the SID File:

1. Locate the SAS Deployment Manager

  • The SAS Deployment Manager is installed alongside SAS 9.4.
  • Look for it in the SAS installation directory. By default, it is located at:
    C:\Program Files\SASHome\SASDeploymentManager\9.4\
  • The executable file is named sasdm.exe.

2. Launch the SAS Deployment Manager

  • Double-click sasdm.exe to launch the Deployment Manager.
  • If prompted, select your preferred language and click OK.

3. Choose the Task

  • In the list of tasks, select Renew SAS Software and click Next.

4. Specify the SID File

  • The Deployment Manager will prompt you to provide the path to the SID file.
  • Click Browse, navigate to the location of your SID file, and select it.
  • Click Next.

5. Select the SAS Installation

  • The Deployment Manager will display a list of SAS products installed on your system.
  • Select the SAS installation to which the SID file applies. Typically, there will only be one installation.
  • Click Next.

6. Review and Apply

  • Review the details of the SID file to ensure they match your environment.
  • Click Next to apply the SID file.
  • Wait for the process to complete. You should see a confirmation message when the license is successfully updated.

7. Verify the License

  • Restart SAS 9.4 and confirm that it opens without any errors.
  • You can verify the license details in SAS by submitting the following command in the SAS program editor:
    proc setinit; run;
    This will display the current license details in the SAS log.