SAS Data Set File
General Information
| Title | SAS7BDAT File Extension |
| Extension | .sas7bdat |
| Full Form | SAS Data Set File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | SAS Institute Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/x-sas-data |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Data analysis, Reporting |
| Features | Binary format, Proprietary |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes, with SAS |
Use Cases
| Business Analysis | Yes |
| Statistical Analysis | Yes |
| Academic Research | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1976 |
| Latest Release | SAS 9.4 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .sas, .sd2, .sas7bcat, .sas7bpgm |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 SAS |
Licensed | Windows, Unix, Linux |
| SAS University Edition |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| SAS Viewer |
Free | Windows |