RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace is an on-demand, commercially-licensed, integrated development environment (IDE). It offers all of the capabilities found in the popular RStudio open-source IDE, plus turnkey convenience, enhanced security, additional development environments, the ability to manage multiple R versions and sessions, and more. See https://www.rstudio.com/products/rstudio/ for additional features.
Step-by-step instructions for getting started with RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace and pricing details are found at this Marketplace link. For information on configuring RStudio Workbench, please see the administration guide. Additional questions are addressed below.
Why would I buy RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace, rather than RStudio Workbench to install on my own Azure servers or my internal IT servers?
Not all data science projects are alike. RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace is designed for R users who want the convenience of choosing different Azure computing instances for RStudio Workbench whenever a project requires it (hourly pricing), or those who want the convenience of hosting a persistent instance of RStudio Workbench ready to go on Azure (monthly pricing) without having to purchase it separately from us.
Does RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace have all the same features as the on-premises RStudio Workbench product?
Yes. This solution is identical. The biggest difference is that it is a pre-configured server with R, RStudio, and several packages nicely configured for a turnkey experience.
Why would I buy RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace, rather than the open-source version of RStudio Server?
RStudio Workbench has several features that differentiate it from the open-source edition, which you can read about here. The main advantages of using RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace are support for multiple sessions, support for multiple versions of R, additional development environments, the ability to fine-tune the performance of the user experience, the ability to monitor the performance of sessions/users, and a commercial license to remove the restrictions of the AGPL license.
What version of R is part of the default installation for RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace?
RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace comes with R versions 4.1.2, 4.0.5, 3.6.3, 3.5.3, and 3.4.4 preinstalled.
What version of Python is part of the default installation for RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace?
RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace comes with Python version 3.8.9 preinstalled.
What packages are pre-installed with RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace?
The server comes preconfigured with several of the most common R packages and system libraries to minimize the time to get started.
The list of pre-installed system packages can be viewed by running the following command on the host:
apt list --installed
The list of pre-installed R libraries can be found by viewing the Packages pane in the RStudio Workbench interface.
How do I upload other packages or a different version of R for RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace?
You can install any version of R or any package on your Azure instance of RStudio Workbench. RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace is simply an Ubuntu Bionic virtual machine instance with some extra packages. Customizations are done via SSH just as with any other virtual machine instance. You will need to pick a key to install during the run instance steps that will allow you to make changes to your environment.
Can I purchase and install RStudio Workbench on servers managed by my organization’s IT team?
Yes! You can purchase RStudio Workbench at www.rstudio.com, or by contacting sales@rstudio.com.
Can I perform an in-place upgrade of RStudio Workbench?
In-place upgrades for RStudio Workbench are not supported through the marketplace. If you would like an upgraded version of RStudio Workbench, you will need to choose an updated marketplace offering if one is available, or install and configure the latest version on your infrastructure. A guideline for updating marketplace offerings is available here.
Does RStudio Workbench on Azure marketplace come with technical support from RStudio?
Yes, but only for RStudio Workbench issues specifically. We do not support Linux, Azure, or R itself. If you are having trouble, you can consult the following resources:
- For Linux issues, please consult the Ubuntu documentation.
- For Azure issues, please see their FAQ here.
- For help with R and R packages, please see the resources listed in this support article.
- For RStudio Workbench configuration questions, please see the administration guide.
- For help with the IDE, the support documentation and community forum are excellent resources.
If you believe you have found a bug in RStudio Workbench itself, or you wish to give feedback on the product, please contact us at azure-feedback@rstudio.com and we will provide assistance over email. Note that RStudio support hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm US Eastern, so if you are having severe issues, we recommend pausing your Azure instance to avoid incurring costs while you wait for our response. Detailed information about our support program can be found here.
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