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Spotfire Service for R: Issue Starting Service with R Home Errors

Kotha, Naga Satya Rama Sandeep
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Product

Version

Spotfire Service for R

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Keywords:
Spotfire R Service, R_HOME, SPOTFIRE_R_HOME, TERR, R installation, environment variables, Spotfire Client Hotfix, dedicated node manager, performance issues, open-source R, system requirements.

 

Description:
Issues are encountered for Spotfire Service for R while starting the service on Windows Node Manager machines, often related to the R Home configuration. These issues typically arise due to improper setup of the R_HOME and SPOTFIRE_R_HOME environment variables or an incompatible R installation. This KB provides steps to resolve the issue by correctly configuring the R environment, ensuring the R installation meets system requirements, and upgrading TERR and the Spotfire Client Hotfix.

 

Solution:

Prerequisites for Configuring Spotfire Service for R

Before configuring the Spotfire Service for R, ensure the following steps are completed on the computer running the node manager:

1. Install and Configure R:

Install a compatible version of open-source R as per the system requirements for Spotfire Service for R.

Ensure the R installation is complete and functional.

 

2. Set environment variables:

Set the R_HOME environment variable to the root directory of the R installation (e.g., C:\Program Files\R\R-4.1.0).

Set the SPOTFIRE_R_HOME environment variable to the same path as R_HOME.

To set environment variables on Windows:

  • Open the Start Menu and search for "Environment Variables."
  • Click on "Edit the system environment variables."
  • In the System Properties window, click on "Environment Variables."
  • Under "System variables," click "New" and add the R_HOME and SPOTFIRE_R_HOME variables with the appropriate paths.
  • Click "OK" to save the changes.

 

System Requirements for Spotfire Service for R 1.17.X LTS.

The following open-source R versions are supported:

  • R 4.4

  • R 4.3

  • R 4.2

  • R 4.1

  • R 4.0

Note:

  • Open-source R (R) is available under separate open-source software license terms and is not part of Spotfire Service for R.

Additional Steps for Resolving the Issue

1. Upgrade TERR and Spotfire Client Hotfix:

  • Upgrade TERR to version 1.17.6 or the latest compatible version.
  • Apply the latest Spotfire Client Hotfix to ensure compatibility and resolve any known issues.

2. Run R Services on a Dedicated Node Manager:

  • Configure R services to run on a dedicated node manager. This prevents resource contention and performance degradation.

3. Verify Configuration and Restart Services:

  • After configuring the environment variables and upgrading the necessary components, restart the Spotfire R Service.
  • Verify that the service starts without errors and that R-related functionalities are working as expected.

Reference Documentation

For detailed instructions and additional information, refer to the following documentation:

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