SAS 9.1.3 (9.1 TS1M3) Service Pack 3 (SP3) is now available for ordering
on media and for download on the hot fix download site for all operating
systems except z/OS. We hope to have downloadable and media versions of
SP3 for z/OS available soon. SP3 download will not be available for
Windows for 64-bit Itanium Systems.
U.S. and Canadian customers can request SP3 on media at:
http://www.sas.com/apps/demosdownloads/servicepack_mediarequest.jsp
Customers in other countries can request SP3 on media through
their local SAS office:
http://www.sas.com/offices/intro.html
SP3 download options are available at:
http://ftp.sas.com/techsup/download/hotfix/d9_sbcs_prod_list.html
Below are some common questions and answers regarding Service Packs and
hot fixes:
Q: Are Service Packs cumulative?
A: Yes. The fixes and enhancements (including hot fixes) that were
in Service Packs 1 and 2 are included in Service Pack 3.
Q: Where have all the SAS 9.1.3 hot fixes gone?
A: All SAS 9.1.3 hot fixes released prior to SP3 have been removed from
the hot fix download site. These hot fixes are contained within SP3
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 3". What does this mean?
A: It means that the fix you are looking for is contained in SP3.
Q: Will there still be 9.1.3 hot fixes?
A: Yes. New hot fixes will be developed for application on top of SP3.
IMPORTANT - If you want to apply any new SAS 9.1.3 hot fixes, you MUST install
SP3 first before installing the new hot fixes.
Q: Can I apply new 9.1.3 hot fixes without having Service Pack 3 on my system?
A: No. SP3 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 SP3. If
SP3 is not found, the hot fix installers will terminate with a clearly stated
error message.
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 SP3 has been applied you should see the following in the SAS log:
NOTE: SAS 9.1.3 Service Pack 3
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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