IPython notebook
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IPython is an interactive Python environment. Coupled with the "notebook" module, it provides a rich web interface.
Where is it
IPython notebook is available on the cluster in 2 environments : the custom build and CVMFS.
- To load from the custom build [deprecated] :
source /software/sources/latestEnvironment
- To load from CVMFS :
See IceCube Software Cluster#CVMFS
Launch a notebook
When launching the notebook, the system will create a dedicated server listening to localhost (default) running on a specific port.
Launch the notebook with a chosen port number
ipython notebook --port=PORT_NUMBER --pylab inline
Create a tunnel from your machine
ssh -L PORT_NUMBER:localhost:PORT_NUMBER uixx.iihe.ac.be
Open the tunnelled notebook in your browser by opening the url : http://localhost:PORT_NUMBER
