Help with RStudio on Jetstream2

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Future directions for DrD’s courses at Chaminade University include use of high-speed computing facilities to support student learning. Chaminade University’s access to the Jetstream2 cloud computing system is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This access is facilitated through partnerships with the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) and the PIKO project, an NSF-funded initiative designed to enhance research and data science capabilities.

Jetstream2 is a cloud-based platform that lets you run RStudio in your web browser—no installation required. Access to Jetstream2 is managed through ACCESS, which provides your login credentials.

The following describes a typical session for a student.

To get started, open Safari or Chrome and go to the course Jetstream2 link. Log in using your ACCESS username and password (you will receive these or set them up as instructed by your instructor). After logging in, you will be connected directly to a shared, pre-configured RStudio Server (Fig 1), so everyone works in the same environment without needing to install anything locally.

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Figure 1.

Once inside RStudio, you can write and run code, manage files, and analyze data using the standard interface (Console, Script editor, Environment, and Files panes). You will also use GitHub to manage your work: clone the course repository (or your own copy), edit scripts, and push your updates. This keeps your work backed up and organized, and allows you to submit assignments efficiently.

Be sure to save your work often, and log out properly when finished so shared computing resources remain available for everyone.