Installing R 4.x with INZA 11.2.28 and later

When you install Netezza Performance Server Analytics 11.2.28 versions and later, R 3.x gets installed and enabled by default on Netezza Performance Server. You can also switch to R 4.2.3, if needed, as there is a cartridge for R 4.x copied and available for installation. Learn how to install 4.x by using nzcm and the following procedure.

Before you begin

Ensure that you installed Netezza Performance Server Analytics. For more information, see Installing and upgrading Netezza Performance Server Analytics.

Procedure

  1. Log on to your Netezza Performance Server as nz user.
  2. Depending on your requirements:
    • To enable R 4.x, run:
      nzcm --install r4x r4x_ae
    • To switch back to R 3.5.1, run:
      nzcm -f --install r
      Note: You can install and enable only one version of R.
  3. Confirm successful installation by running:
    /nz/export/ae/languages/r/3.0/host64/bin/R --version