RStudio Server is a web-based version of the popular RStudio IDE designed for sharing and collaborating on R projects. Here's a step-by-step tutorial on how to install RStudio Server on Windows 11.
Before installing RStudio Server, make sure your Windows 11 system is up to date. You can do this by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and clicking "Check for updates".
RStudio Server requires R to be installed on your system. If you haven't already installed it, go to the R Project website (https://cran.r-project.org/) and download the latest version of R for Windows.
Go to the RStudio Server download page (https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/#Server) and download the appropriate version for your Windows 11 system. Choose the latest stable release and the correct version for your operating system (32-bit or 64-bit).
Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file and run the installation wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions, selecting the default options where appropriate. Make sure to choose an appropriate installation directory.
After the installation is complete, configure RStudio Server by opening a command prompt and navigating to the installation directory. Run the following command to start RStudio Server:
rstudio-server start
This will start the RStudio Server process and print a URL to the console. Copy the URL and paste it into your web browser. You should now see the RStudio Server welcome screen.
That's it! You've successfully installed RStudio Server on your Windows 11 system. Now you can start using RStudio Server to collaborate with others on your R projects. Enjoy!
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