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Altair SLC 2026 series: Introduction to posts. Twenty-four ready-to-post items promoting the three Altair SLC books, eight for each. No topic appears twice.

Each of the 3 Altair SLC ebooks in the 2026 series are aimed at different target audiences, but there are groups of readers that may prefer to buy discounted bundles than rely on a single book to answer their questions about Altair SLC.

This bundle includes the 2 programming ebooks published in the 2026 series for an overall 10% discounted price. Individual ebook pages in Book Table: Advanced Altair SLC Altair SLC for Business Users Purchasers of digital files that are paid-for, and NOT free, will now be emailed the files they buy. New versions of already purchased ebooks will have the new version automatically emailed to you, so please make sure your blog profile email address is always up-to-date.

This bundle includes all 3 ebooks published in the 2026 series for an overall 20% discounted price. Individual ebook pages in Book Table: Advanced Altair SLC Altair SLC for Business Users Altair SLC for Companies

This newsletter is the home of Foundation SAS and brings you information about making the most of SAS 9 and Altair SLC. This newsletter issue includes an article from LeRoy Bessler about Donut Charts, Anders Sköllermo discusses quantiles for very large data sets, and there will be a launch of 3 Altair SLC books in Hamburg on 20Aug2026 and you are welcome to join the authors at lunchtime. As usual I have publicised some SAS‑related events for the next few months, and I have also added some more SAS formats, options and functions that you may or may not have come across before, but you might find interesting, and even useful. #sas #altairslc #programming #newsletter #views #hints #tips

Philip R Holland and Pablo Orosco Joerger will be at The Locks, Marienhof 6, 23399 Hamburg, a bar and restaurant in northern Hamburg, Germany, between 1200 and 1600 on 20Aug2026 to talk to interested readers about their 3 new books.

The book prices shown below were correct at time of writing, but should be verified before purchasing. All books can be purchased using links from this blog site at The Book Table. Note that Amazon…

3 new Altair SLC paperbacks have now been published on Lulu.com. #altairslc #books #ebooks #sas #programming

3 new Altair SLC ebooks in the Altair SLC 2026 series were published on Lulu.com today, and you can order them via the Book Table. #altairslc #sas #programming #r #python #ebooks

Those of you who have tried to access my blog site during May and June experienced a very slow response, or, occasionally, no response at all, throughout the day. I have been investigating potential solutions, including using FPM (FastCGI Process Manager) to speed up the PHP programs. I was close to implementing this solution, but had actually made no changes, when the response times suddenly improved dramatically earlier this week. #blog #server #performance #ebooks #altairslc

The book prices shown below were correct at time of writing, but should be verified before purchasing. All books can be purchased using links from this blog site at The Book Table. Note that Amazon…

The book prices shown below were correct at time of writing, but should be verified before purchasing. All books can be purchased using links from this blog site at The Book Table. Note that Amazon is convenient, but usually more expensive, so you will pay more there, and authors will receive lower royalty payments. It is, of course, your choice, but please support independent authors by buying their books on publisher sites, or directly from their blog sites, and save money at the same time!

At its core, this book is designed for practitioners, those who seek not only theoretical knowledge but also actionable tools to enhance their workflows. With this in mind, we have included numerous examples and code snippets throughout the chapters. These examples are crafted to be directly applicable, enabling readers to experiment, learn, and adapt the solutions to their specific needs. Whether you are a seasoned SAS programmer exploring alternatives or a newcomer eager to understand how Altair SLC can streamline your data processes, this book is tailored for you. Topics included: What is Altair SLC? Introduction to Altair Analytics Workbench Altair SLC: Licensing Altair SLC: Workflow Processing Altair SLC: R and Python Programming Programming in Altair SLC using Alternative Interfaces Clinical Data, Analysis and Output Hints and Tips for Reading and Writing Files Differences between Altair SLC (2026) and Foundation SAS (9.4) software Missing Output Delivery System (ODS) Features in Altair SLC Purchasers of digital files that are paid-for, and NOT free, will now be emailed the files they buy. New versions of already purchased ebooks will have the new version automatically emailed to you, so please make sure your blog profile email address is always up-to-date.

In the rapidly evolving world of data analytics, the need for adaptable, efficient, and cost‑effective tools has never been more critical. Altair SLC for Business Users is a testament to this evolution, offering a comprehensive guide to leveraging Altair SLC as a powerful alternative to traditional SAS software. This book is designed to empower business users, data scientists, and analysts by providing practical insights into Altair SLC’s capabilities, its integration with modern tools, and its potential to transform workflows. Topics included: What is Altair SLC? Introduction to Altair Analytics Workbench Altair SLC: Licensing Altair SLC: Batch Processing Altair SLC: Server Access Altair SLC: Database Access Altair SLC: Workflow Processing Altair SLC: R and Python Programming Programming in Altair SLC using Alternative Interfaces Clinical Data, Analysis and Output Purchasers of digital files that are paid-for, and NOT free, will now be emailed the files they buy. New versions of already purchased ebooks will have the new version automatically emailed to you, so please make sure your blog profile email address is always up-to-date.

The modern landscape of data analytics demands tools that are not only powerful and flexible but also cost-effective and adaptable to evolving business needs. Altair SLC for Companies is a comprehensive guide designed to help organisations modernise their SAS environments by leveraging the capabilities of Altair SLC. This book serves as both a roadmap and a resource for companies seeking to transition to this innovative platform, offering practical insights, detailed comparisons, and actionable strategies. Topics included: What is Altair SLC? The Reasons for using Altair SLC Altair SLC: Licensing Altair SLC: Server Access Altair SLC: Database Access Altair SLC: Workflow Processing Programming in Altair SLC using Alternative Interfaces Missing Output Delivery System (ODS) Features in Altair SLC Migration Considerations

We would just like you to read them, and maybe suggest updates and improvements, and write reviews for the blog site and inside the ebooks for the next editions. #sas #altairslc #ebooks #prepublication #discount

Since November 2025 I have been reducing the prices of my paperbacks on Lulu.com in "odd" months, because I felt that the price hiking used by Amazon and other resellers was unfair to both my readers and me. I have now found a way to permanently reduce the prices on Lulu.com by creating duplicate book projects, one for resellers only and the other just for Lulu.com. #sas #books #altairslc #lowerprice #luludotcom #amazon #paperback

This newsletter is the home of Foundation SAS and brings you information about making the most of SAS 9 and Altair SLC. This newsletter issue includes an article from LeRoy Bessler about distorted 3D pie charts, and we welcome a new VIEWS Consultant, Pablo Orosco Joerger, with an article about integrating SAS and R programming languages in Altair SLC. As usual I have publicised some SAS-related events for the next few months, and I have also added some more SAS formats, options and functions that you may or may not have come across before, but you might find interesting, and even useful. #sas #altairslc #programming #newsletter #views #hints #tips

Anyone receiving emails from this blog should allow the sender to be phil@hollandnumerics.org.uk, because I have finally fixed the From field in the blog's outgoing emails.

Please do not buy these paperbacks from resellers now they have become available, like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc., as the resellers over-inflate their prices, but wait for discounted prices for the paperbacks on Lulu.com between the 1st and 30th day of “odd” months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov), or download the equivalent ebooks instead (always discounted) from the Book Table, which is where the lowest prices for my paperbacks and ebooks can always be found. #sas #altairslc #books #ebooks #discount #programming

Purchasers of digital files that are paid-for, and NOT free, will now be emailed the files they buy. New versions of already purchased ebooks will have the new version automatically emailed to you. #sas #altairslc #ebooks #download #email

Very often New Year's Resolutions fail because the task is too hard to start, or too expensive to achieve. However, learning SAS language programming in 2026 will be much less expensive by using the free Personal Edition of Altair SLC.

Please do not buy these paperbacks from resellers now they have become available, like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc., as the resellers over-inflate their prices, but wait for discounted prices for the paperbacks on Lulu.com between the 1st and 30th day of “odd” months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov), or download the equivalent ebooks instead (always discounted) from the Book Table, which is where the lowest prices for my paperbacks and ebooks can always be found. #sas #altairslc #books #ebooks #discount #programming

This newsletter is the home of Foundation SAS and brings you information about making the most of SAS 9 and Altair SLC. This bumper issue includes articles from this year’s August and November issues, which have been combined due to holidays and illness, after my retirement in April 2025, delayed publication until now. This newsletter issue includes 2 articles from LeRoy Bessler about improving time series or trend graphs and vertical bar charts, and I have contributed a Workflow tip from an upcoming book about Altair SLC. My 2nd Editions of my “SAS Programming Experiences” and “Altair SLC” paperbacks are now available on Amazon and other resellers, but please read my article to get copies at the best available prices. As usual I have publicised some SAS-related events for the next few months, and I have also added some more SAS formats, options and functions that you may or may not have come across before, but you might find interesting, and even useful. #sas #altairslc #programming #newsletter #views #hints #tips

I have now been running the blog site with MariaDB for a week, so what have I noticed? The server is no longer running out of disk space due to frequently created large log files in the database volume (previously mySQL, but now MariaDB). Was there an underlying problem in mySQL? #server #mysql #mariadb #opensource #migration

Please do not buy these paperbacks from resellers (when they eventually become available), like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc., as the resellers overinflate their prices, but wait for discounted prices for the paperbacks on Lulu.com between the 1st and 30th day of “odd” months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov), or download the equivalent ebooks instead (always discounted) from the Book Table, which is where the lowest prices for my paperbacks and ebooks can always be found. #sas #altairslc #books #ebooks #discount #programming

On Thursday 09 October I reported that a server issue had been resolved. However, overnight a new problem surfaced. This has now been fixed too. As promised, until 17Oct2025, there will be a 10% discount on all PDF ebook downloads from this site. #blog #server #fault #ebooks #discount

When I reported the issue I promised that all of my ebook downloads would be discounted, and I always to keep my promises, so for the next 7 days (ending on 17Oct2025) there will be a 10% discount on all ebook downloads from this site. #server #fault #ebooks #discount

2nd Edition paperback book versions of my 2024 books, "SAS Programming Experiences" and "Altair SLC", have been released to resellers today. I have already seen them today on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk, so they should be appearing soon on Barnes & Noble, etc. too! #sas #altairslc #programming #ebooks #amazon

Previously, in ‘“Interested” – I have no idea what that means!’, I talked about blindly responding to LinkedIn posts, and how it would change how employers see you. This post is a follo…

I am retired now, so my course notes are less likely to be sold to course attendees. Therefore it makes sense to reduce all of my PDF course note ebooks on Lulu.com to GBP 5.50, and downloads from this site to GBP 5.00: SAS course: Data Steps (PDF) SAS course: SAS Macros (PDF) SAS course: PROC SQL (PDF) Defensive SAS Programming course notes (PDF)

Please do not buy these paperbacks from resellers (when they eventually become available), like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc., as the resellers overinflate their prices, but wait for discounted prices for the paperbacks on Lulu.com between the 1st and 30th day of “odd” months (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov), or download the equivalent ebooks instead (always discounted) from the Book Table, which is where the lowest prices for my paperbacks and ebooks can always be found. #sas #altairslc #books #ebooks #discount #programming