2020 roundup: SAS Users YouTube channel how to tutorials
Find out the most popular SAS Users YouTube channel how to tutorials, and learn a thing or two!
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Video: New random number generators in SAS
My 2018 SAS Global Forum paper was about "how to use the random-number generators (RNGs) in SAS." You can read the paper for details, but I recently recorded a short video that summarizes the main ideas in the paper. In particular, the video gives an overview of the new RNGs
Video: A new syntax for lists in SAS/IML
I recently recorded a short video about the new syntax for specifying and manipulating lists in SAS/IML 14.3. This is a video of my Super Demo at SAS Global Forum 2018. The new syntax supports dynamic arrays, associative arrays ("named lists"), and hierarchical data structures such as lists of lists.
Video: Create and use lists and tables in SAS/IML
My presentation at SAS Global Forum 2017 was "More Than Matrices: SAS/IML Software Supports New Data Structures." The paper was published in the conference proceedings several months ago, but I recently recorded a short video that gives an overview of using the new data structures in SAS/IML 14.2: If your
Video: Writing packages: A new way to distribute and use SAS/IML programs
My presentation at SAS Global Forum 2016 was titled "Writing Packages: A New Way to Distribute and Use SAS/IML Programs." The paper was published in the conference proceedings several months ago, but I recently recorded a short video that gives an overview of using and creating packages in SAS/IML 14.1:
Video: Ten tips for simulating data with SAS
One of my presentations at SAS Global Forum 2015 was titled "Ten Tips for Simulating Data with SAS". The paper was published in the conference proceedings several months ago, but I recently recorded a short video that gives an overview of the 10 tips: If your browser does not support
Video: Using heat maps to visualize matrices
One of my presentations at SAS Global Forum 2014 was about the new heat map functions in SAS/IML 13.1. Over the summer I created a short video of my presentation, which gives an overview of visualizing matrices with heat maps, and describes how to choose colors for heat maps: If
Predictive analytics described in one word (now with video)
As a follow up to my previous post that described analytics in one word, I decided to revisit my choice of the word "strategic" with a video. If the adage "a picture is worth a thousand words" is true, you'll like this version even better than the original. Watch the video
Video: What's new in SAS/IML 13.1
SAS/IML 13.1 shipped a few months ago. I was asked to produce a video that highlights some of the new features in SAS/IML 13.1. In this video I describe several changes to the language before introducing the new built-in subroutines that create ODS statistical graphs. If your browser does not
Video: Calling R from the SAS/IML Language
In SAS/IML 9.22 and beyond, you can call the R statistical programming language from within a SAS/IML program. The syntax is similar to the syntax for calling SAS from SAS/IML: You use a SUBMIT statement, but add the R option: SUBMIT / R. All statements in the program between the
Video: Calling SAS procedures from the SAS/IML language
In SAS/IML 9.22 and beyond, you can call any SAS procedure, DATA step, or macro from within a SAS/IML program. The syntax is simple: place a SUBMIT statement prior to the SAS statements and place an ENDSUBMIT statement after the SAS statements. This enables you to call any SAS procedure
The sound of the Dow...in SAS
At the beginning of 2011, I heard about the Dow Piano, which was created by CNNMoney.com. The Dow Piano visualizes the performance of the Dow Jones industrial average in 2010 with a line plot, but also adds an auditory component. As Bård Edlund, Art Director at CNNMoney.com, said, The daily
SAS CMO Jim Davis Talks about SAS Social Media Analytics, Technology
Dave Thomas interviews SAS CMO Jim Davis at SAS Global Forum 2010 in Seattle. Davis talks about the launch of SAS Social Media Analytics and the apparently awakening over analytics even in a tough economy. Web Links:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZgSLLIkAgE SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2010VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf10episode12
An Interview with SAS CEO Jim Goodnight
SAS CEO Jim Goodnight talks about SAS' new offerings in High Performance Computing and Social Network Analysis, price changes for SAS OnDemand for Education and this year's SAS Global Forum conference in Seattle. Web Links:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBdv5ofvaGk SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2010VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf10episode11
Dave & Waynette Discuss the Opening Session
Dave Thomas and Waynette Tubbs review the highlights from the Opening Session of SAS Global Forum 2010 and talk about going to the SAS Social Media Tweetup. Web Links: YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYozcF0BMAw SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2010VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf10episode6
We're Here at SAS Global Forum
Co-hosts Dave Thomas and Waynette Tubbs provide their first report from SAS Global Forum in Seattle. Web Links:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYozcF0BMAw SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2010VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf10episode3
It's Time for Inside SAS Global Forum
Co-hosts Dave Thomas and Waynette Tubbs kick off the behind-the-scenes look at SAS Global Forum 2010. Learn all about the conference's social media plans and how to submit your suggestions story ideas. Web Links:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t_UJexoD20 SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2010VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf10episode1
SAS CEO Jim Goodnight Extends Special Invitation
As Dr. Goodnight explains, SAS Global Forum (formerly known as SUGI) was started by SAS users, who held their first conference in 1976, several months before SAS was even incorporated as a company. The successful tradition of a user run conference, guided by an Executive Board of SAS users, continues
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 33 - Goodbye
That's a wrap! Alan Hoffler provides a takes a last look back at SAS Global Forum 2009. We hope to see you next year at SAS Global Forum 2010 in Seattle. Find out more at http://www.sas.com/sasglobalforum/2010. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep33
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 32 - Chris Hemedinger
SAS Senior Software Manager and co-author of SAS for Dummies Chris Hemedinger talks about his experiences at SAS Global Forum 2009. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep32
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 31 - SAS Interface with R
SAS Research Statistician Rick Wicklin talks about the new SAS interface with R in SAS/IML Studio. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep31
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 30 - SAS Web Services
SAS Software Developer Zach Marshall talks about the exciting new features in SAS 9.2 in Base SAS to call Web Services. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep30
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 29 - Teradata
Frank Capobianco talks about why Teradata is at SAS Global Forum 2009 and the excitement surrounding in-database processing. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep29
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 28 - Lori Griffin and Lauren Haworth
2009 SAS Global Forum Conference Chair Lori Griffin and 2010 SAS Global Forum Conference Chair Lauren Haworth talk about this year's conference and what's coming up in 2010 in Seattle. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep28
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 27 - SAS Scholarship Winner
SAS Student Scholarship Winner Jenni Elion talks about her experience attending SAS Global Forum 2009. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep27
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 26 - Rick Langston
Senior Software Manager Rick Langston talks about what's new at SAS Global Forum 2009. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep26
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 25 - First Timer
Alan Hoffler talks with Blaine Byars about his experience as a first timer at SAS Global Forum 2009. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep25
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 24 - SAS CMO Jim Davis
SAS Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Jim Davis talks about how Business Analytics are playing a bigger role within companies. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep24
Inside SAS Global Forum 2009: Ep. 23 - SAS CEO Jim Goodnight
SAS President and CEO Jim Goodnight talks about how SAS manages to stay profitable while other companies are laying off workers. Web Links: SAS.com:http://www.sas.com/apps/webnet/SGF2009VideoBlog/index.html?videoID=isgf09ep23