IBM SPSS Statistics - Essentials for
Python: Installation Instructions for
Windows
The following instructions are for installing IBM® SPSS® Statistics - Essentials for Python on
Windows operating systems.
Overview
IBM® SPSS® Statistics - Essentials for Python provides you with tools you need to start
developing custom Python applications for use with IBM® SPSS® Statistics. It includes the
following:
E Python version 2.7
E The IBM® SPSS® Statistics - Integration Plug-In for Python for SPSS Statistics 20
E A set of custom procedures, implemented in Python, for use in SPSS Statistics
Install the IBM SPSS Statistics application
IBM® SPSS® Statistics - Essentials for Python is designed for the following applications:
IBM SPSS Statistics for Windows
IBM SPSS Statistics Server for Windows
There are no additional operating system and hardware requirements. The components installed
with Essentials for Python work with any valid IBM® SPSS® Statistics license.
If you have not already done so, follow the instructions provided with the software to install one
of the SPSS Statistics applications on the computer where you will install Essentials for Python.
If you are installing Essentials for Python on a desktop machine, install SPSS Statistics 20 on
the desktop machine. If you are installing Essentials for Python on a server machine, install
SPSS Statistics Server 20 on the server machine.
Download and install IBM SPSS Statistics - Essentials for Python
Be sure to use a version of IBM® SPSS® Statistics - Essentials for Python that is compatible
with the version of IBM® SPSS® Statistics on your machine. Within a major version of SPSS
Statistics, such as 20, you must use a version of Essentials for Python t