RStudio Setup Guide for BGU HPC Cluster

Introduction

This guide explains the one-time setup required to configure a RStudio workspace on the BGU HPC cluster. Once configured, you can refer to refer to the streamlined usage guide.

Prerequisites

  • Completed the SSH setup guide.

  • Have access to the BGU HPC cluster with VPN/internal network.

Installing the r_env Conda Environment

To send an RStudio workspace, you must have a conda environment named r_env in your ~/env dir. For more details regarding setting up and managing a conda environment, check the following guide.

  1. Set Up the Conda Configuration File

    Define ~/env as the default directory for Conda environments by creating or updating your .condarc file in your home directory:

    $ conda config --prepend envs_dirs ~/env

  2. Activate your Anaconda environment

    $ conda activate <your-env>

  3. Install R language from conda-forge

    $ conda install conda-forge::r-base

Next Steps

Your RStudio Server setup is done! You can now refer to refer to the streamlined usage guide to start using RStudio for your work.

Good luck!