# Setting Up R in Astera

R is a programming language needed to run some of the data science related objects in Astera, such as objects in the *Testing and Diagnostics* and *Analytical Models* sections of the Toolbox.

The version 4.0.2 of R is the most compatible with the Astera Client.

### Steps to Install and Connect with R.4.0.2

1\. First, go to <https://cran.r-project.org/bin/windows/base/old/4.0.2/> and install **R-4.0.2** for windows by clicking on its installer with the (.exe) file extension.

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/01-website.png)

2\. Locate the directory where you want to save your installer and click *Save.*

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/02-downloads.png)

Here, we are saving the installer in the Downloads folder.

3\. Run the installer by clicking on it. Leave all the installation settings as default. The R package will be downloaded in your Program Files.

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/03-installer.PNG)

4\. Next, launch the Astera client and go to *Server* > *Manage* > *Server Properties.*

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/04-server-properties.png)

The Server Connection Properties tab will open.

5\. Provide the path of the bin folder of the R-4.0.2 package in the *File Path* textbox.

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/06-bin-location.png)

Alternatively, you can also click on the folder icon on the right and select the bin path from the directory.

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/07-bin-path.png)

6\. Click on the *Save* icon in the secondary menu bar to save the changes made in the Server Connection Properties tab.

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/08-1-save.png)

7\. It will prompt you to reboot the server. Click *Yes,* and then click *OK.*

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/08-2-reboot.PNG)

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/08-3-save-ok.png)

8\. Click *OK* to start the installation of the packages.

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/11-start.PNG)

9\. A green bar will show the installation progress. Wait till it is complete.

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/08-max-record-limit.png)

10\. Once the installation is completed, a dialogue box will pop up, notifying you that the installation was successful. Click *OK.*

![](https://docs.astera.com/projects/centerprise/en/10/_images/10-final.PNG)

You have successfully integrated R-4.0.2 with your Astera client.

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