Posit administrator
Houston, TX – On site
Long term contract
Only W2 Consultants
Here is a high-level overview of what a Posit administrator would be required to do.
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).
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 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 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.
Installation of Posit Connect
Install ConnectDownload and install the Posit Connect package for your OS.
Configure ConnectEdit the connect.gcfg configuration file to set up the server URL, authentication methods, email notifications, and storage options.
Set Up SSLConfigure SSL certificates for secure HTTP connections.
Start the ServiceStart the Posit Connect service and ensure it runs on startup.
TestingPublish content to Connect from RStudio (Posit Workbench) to confirm it is working as expected.
Installation of Posit Package Manager
Install Package ManagerDownload 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 Workbench service and ensure it runs on startup.Testing : Access the Workbench through a web browser to verify the installation is successful.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.Thanks & Regards.
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