As organizations continue to rely on SAS 9.4 for critical analytics and data management, understanding the support lifecycle of each maintenance release is essential for planning upgrades and ensuring continued access to technical assistance and security updates.
Current Support Status
Here’s a quick look at the support timelines for the two most recent SAS 9.4 maintenance releases:
These dates are important milestones for IT teams and SAS administrators to keep in mind when planning system maintenance, migrations, or upgrades.
What Does Standard Support Include?
During the Standard Support period, SAS customers benefit from:
This level of support ensures that your SAS environment remains secure, reliable, and aligned with evolving technology standards.
What Happens After Standard Support Ends?
Once a release reaches the end of its Standard Support period, it may transition to either Limited Support or Extended Technical Support, depending on your organization’s agreement with SAS. These support tiers typically offer reduced services and may involve additional costs.
For example, Limited Support may not include new fixes or updates, while Extended Technical Support may provide critical patches but require a separate contract.
Why This Matters
Staying within the Standard Support window ensures your organization has access to the latest security protections and technical resources. It also gives you time to plan for future upgrades—whether that’s moving to a newer maintenance release like SAS 9.4 M9 or transitioning to SAS Viya, SAS’s cloud-native analytics platform.
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