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 (it will choose an available port)

ipython notebook --pylab inline

Create a tunnel from your machine (see output of previous command for PORT_NUMBER)

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

Links

http://ipython.org/