9.4m8 - Sas

| Component | Action Item | | :--- | :--- | | | Update kernel parameters as per new M8 requirements. | | Database | Back up metadata repositories before migration. | | Web Apps | Decide between Jetty (default) or external Web Application Server. | | Security | Configure SSL certificates for HTTPS. | | Network | Open necessary ports for the new microservices architecture. |

On z/OS, SAS now uses IBM System SSL for TLS/SSL instead of shipping its own OpenSSL libraries. Lifecycle and Support SAS 9.4 & Earlier Releases - Technical Support

This is critical for hybrid organizations that maintain a SAS 9.4 backend but analyze data in Viya 4.

M8 typically bundles the web server for the SAS Web Application Server, moving away from the heavier WebLogic or JBoss used in SAS 9.2/9.3/early 9.4. sas 9.4m8

Upgrading to M8 is highly recommended for any organization currently running earlier versions of SAS 9.4.

Improved memory management and garbage collection within the SAS Web Application Server. 2. Third-Party Library Modernization

Enterprise IT environments change rapidly. SAS 9.4M8 introduces validated support for modern operating systems and data sources, preventing platform isolation. | Component | Action Item | | :---

Allows you to clean up obsolete data, optimize server sizing, and validate security from scratch.

is a maintenance release for SAS 9.4 that focuses heavily on security enhancement, modernization, and stability. It is designed to be a "drop-in" update for existing SAS 9.4 installations, allowing for a relatively straightforward upgrade path.

The most significant transformation in SAS 9.4M8 is its strengthened security model. | | Security | Configure SSL certificates for HTTPS

SAS 9.4 M8 (released in 2023) is a significant update with enhancements in security, performance, CAS (Cloud Analytic Services), and several SAS procedures.

: The main driver for this release was addressing security vulnerabilities by updating third-party components, including the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and various third-party JAR files. Modern Encryption : M8 introduced support for

/* To access */ libname secure "/my/folder" encrypt=yes encryptkey="my-secure-password";

SAS 9.4M8 updates the data access engines to support the latest versions of databases:

What of SAS 9.4 are you running? What operating system hosts your SAS deployment?