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

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

Please do not buy these editions from resellers, as they inflate their prices, but wait for discounted prices for the paperbacks on Lulu.com starting on 01Jul2025 (which should be in every “odd” month: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep and Nov, from 1st to 30th), or download the equivalent ebooks instead from the Book Table, which is where the lowest prices for 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 issue is another one that has been delayed, but this time due to software issues on my blog server, which have now been resolved. This newsletter issue includes an updated InfoGeographic map from LeRoy Bessler, and I have discovered a database of pirated books and papers and written an open letter to Meta, who used it to train its AI assistant. I have also published a 2nd Edition of my “SAS Programming Experiences” and “Altair SLC” paperbacks and ebooks, which include the updates found in Altair SLC 2025, and have explained how 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

2nd Edition ebook versions of my 2024 books, "SAS Programming Experiences" and "Altair SLC", have been published today on Lulu.com and my blog site. #sas #altairslc #programming #ebooks

This book is divided into 3 sections: 1. SAS Programming Methods, where I discuss ways to get the most value from your SAS licence fees. 2. SAS Interfaces for Programming, where I look at how installing and editing programs using SAS software has changed. 3. SAS Programming Alternatives, where I look at the pros and cons of using Altair SLC to develop SAS programs. Code samples are provided throughout this book, so you can learn more about SAS programming by following these examples. Topics included: SAS Programming Methods The Art of Defensive Programming: Coping with Unseen Data Writing Reusable Macros SAS Hints and Tips Using SAS Software for Hobbies SAS Interfaces for Programming The History of SAS Editors and Installs The History of SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Studio Using SAS Studio Tasks to Plot with ODS Graphics Making Graphs Easier to Validate using ODS Graphics SAS Alternatives What is Altair SLC? Introduction to Altair Analytics Workbench Altair SLC for Clinical Trials Generating Graphics with Altair SLC Using Altair SLC with R and Python

Every day the server has downtime for a backup, and I have found that, if the blog server is closed for that period, it is more stable during the rest of the day. #blog #server #downtime #schedule

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