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Posit administratorHouston, TX – On site Long term contract Only W2 ConsultantsHere is a high-level overview of what a Posit administrator would be required to do.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)stallation 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 stallation of Posit ConnectInstall 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 secureconnections. 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 stallation 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 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. Jennifer |Sr Technical Recruiter Minisoft Technologies LLC 832-301-9876 |