part one

getting started

This part provides a tutorial for SAS Visual Analytics. You will learn how to how to access content through SAS Home. Then you will build a simple report. In the next chapter, you will learn the basics for creating a performance dashboard. After completing those chapters, you learn how to load data with the Data Builder.

•   Chapter 1 Accessing Content

This chapter explains how to use the SAS Home page, which provides a gateway to the application features and content. You are guided through the home page features and some of the Report Viewer features.

•   Chapter 2 Building Your First Report

The chapter is a tutorial for Visual Designer (also known as Report Builder). It shows you how to build a simple report and provides an overview of the basic product features. Topics include interface overview, adding data, creating a simple report, and how to control the report look and feel.

•   Chapter 3 Building Your First Dashboard

This chapter is a tutorial for the advanced features in the tool. You are shown how to create a performance dashboard that explains how to think about the data, determine the best layout, and use extra features.

•   Chapter 4 Using the Data Builder

This chapter shows you how to massage and load your data into the SAS LASR Analytic Server.