Learn SAS(R) administration from the ground up! Those who are new to SAS platform administration may find themselves full of questions. SAS(R) Administration from the Ground Up: Running the SAS(R)9 Platform in a Metadata Server Environment will save you time, money and frustration. This book walks the reader through setting up and maintaining a SAS platform from scratch. The author includes tips on best practices and troubleshooting to show you simple ways to streamline your SAS environment and make your work more manageable. Written for both new administrators and seasoned professionals, this book covers: SAS(R) 9.4 architecture SAS administration tools such as SAS(R) Management Console, SAS(R) Environment Manager and SAS(R) Deployment Manager Users, groups, and roles Metadata library administration Security Also included is a master administration checklist, with helpful resources provided for each task.