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 :

source /software/sources/latestEnvironment

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