SAS 9.1.3 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is now available for ordering on media. The downloadable version of SP1 should be available in January 2005.
Below are some questions you may have regarding Service Pack 1 and hot fixes:
Q: Where have all the SAS 9.1.3 hot fixes gone?
A: All SAS 9.1.3 hot fixes released prior to SP1 have been removed from the hot fix download site. These hot fixes are all contained within SP1 and will no longer be available for individual download.
Q: The SAS Note I am reading says there is a 9.1.3 Fix available. I clicked on the link and it takes me to a table that says "SAS 9.1.3 Service Pack 1". What does this mean?
A: It means that the fix you are looking for is contained in SP1.
Q: Will there still be 9.1.3 hot fixes?
A: Yes. Any hot fixes that are released at this point will be developed for Service Pack 1 .
IMPORTANT - If you want to apply any new SAS 9.1.3 hot fixes, you MUST install SP1 first before installing the new hot fixes.
Q: Can I apply new 9.1.3 hot fixes without having Service Pack 1 on my system?
A: No. SP1 is required for all new 9.1.3 hot fixes. Changes have been made to the hot fix installers to specifically check for the presence of SP1. If SP1 is not found, the hot fix installers should fail.
Q: I don't want to have to wait for media… when will Service Pack 1 be available for download on the hot fix site?
A: Current plans are to have Service Pack 1 available for download in January 2005.
Q: Will the SAS TS Level be incremented in the SAS log after the Service Pack has been applied?
A. No, the TS Level will not be incremented. However, after SP1 has been applied you should see a note in the SAS log that displays:
NOTE: SAS 9.1.3 Service Pack 1
You will find additional information for validating the Service Pack installation in the Service Pack Installation Instructions.
Q: How can I find out more about Service Packs and Hot Fixes?
A: A Service Pack FAQ is available at:
http://ftp.sas.com/techsup/download/hotfix/faq.html#serv_packs
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