Posit Datascience

1 day ago


Dombivli, Maharashtra, India HCLTech Full time

Dear Candidate

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Location - Chenni, Noida, Bangalore and Hyderabad

Experience - 10+ yrs

1. Preparation

  • System Requirements: Ensure the target servers meet the system requirements for each Posit product (OS, CPU, RAM, disk space).
  • Network Configuration: Verify that the servers have access to the necessary repositories, and allow for inbound/outbound network traffic as required by each product (e.g., for license validation, package repositories).

2. Installation of Posit Workbench (formerly RStudio Server Pro)

  • Install R: Install the version of R that will be used. Multiple versions can be supported.
  • Install Python: Install the version of Python that will be used. Multiple versions can be supported.
  • Install Quarto: Install the version of Quarto that will be used. Multiple versions can be supported.
  • Install Workbench: Download and install the Posit Workbench package for your OS (e.g., .rpm for RHEL/CentOS, .deb for Ubuntu/Debian).
  • Configure Workbench: Configure the Workbench through its configuration files (rserver.conf and rsession.conf), setting up users, session management, resource limits, etc.
  • Start the Service: Start the Workbench service and ensure it runs on startup.
  • Testing: Access the Workbench through a web browser to verify the installation is successful.

3. Installation of Posit Connect

  • Install Connect: Download and install the Posit Connect package for your OS.
  • Configure Connect: Edit the connect.gcfg configuration file to set up the server URL, authentication methods, email notifications, and storage options.
  • Set Up SSL: Configure SSL certificates for secure HTTP connections.
  • Start the Service: Start the Posit Connect service and ensure it runs on startup.
  • Testing: Publish content to Connect from RStudio (Posit Workbench) to confirm it is working as expected.

4. Installation of Posit Package Manager

  • Install Package Manager: Download and install the Posit Package Manager package for your OS.
  • Configure Repositories: Set up CRAN, Bioconductor, and custom package repositories in the Package Manager configuration.
  • Configure Access: Set up access controls, including user authentication and permissions.
  • Start the Service: Start the Posit Package Manager service and ensure it runs on startup.
  • Testing: Access the Package Manager through a web browser, configure client R environments to use the Package Manager, and install packages to verify the setup.

5. Ongoing Maintenance

  • Update and Patch Management: Regularly apply updates and patches to the Posit products and their dependencies.
  • License Management: Monitor license usage and renew licenses as needed.
  • Support: Establish a support plan, either through internal teams or via Posit support.