Overview
RStudio Server provides a browser-based RStudio that develops and runs R scripts directly on compute nodes — data analysis, visualization, and modeling with no local installation, plus an integrated terminal.
Getting started
- Open the OnDemand portal and authenticate with NetID + DUO
- Launch via the RStudio Server icon or Interactive Apps → RStudio Server
- Configure: queue (e.g.
short-40core-shared), 1–4 cores for light work, time limit, memory, and R version - Click Launch; when Running, click Connect to RStudio
Using RStudio Server
- Write and run R scripts in the editor pane; use the console for interactive commands
- Visualize data in plots; inspect the environment panel
- Browse home, scratch, or project directories from the file browser
- Use the integrated terminal for shell commands or job management
- Install packages with
install.packages()
Files and collaboration
ln -s /gpfs/scratch/NetID /gpfs/home/NetID
Git integration enables repository cloning and version management. Note that unlike MATLAB, RStudio sessions do not offer shareable links — use Git or shared directories for collaboration.
Best practice: Save work frequently to home or project directories, monitor memory during heavy computations, and close idle sessions to free resources.
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Applies to