JupyterHub Training Guide - Disasters Hub

Introduction

What is JupyterHub?

JupyterHub is a multi-user server that manages and provides web-based Jupyter notebook environments for multiple users. It allows you to:

  • Access powerful computing resources through your web browser
  • Write and execute code in Python, R, Julia, and other languages
  • Visualize data with interactive plots and charts
  • Collaborate with team members on shared projects
  • Work from anywhere without local setup requirements

The Disasters Hub

The Disasters Hub is a specialized JupyterHub instance designed for disaster response and analysis work. It provides:

  • Pre-configured environments for geospatial analysis
  • Access to disaster-related datasets
  • Collaboration tools for response teams
  • Integration with cloud storage services
  • Scalable computing resources

Key Benefits

✅ No Installation Required - Everything runs in your browser
✅ Pre-configured Environments - Common packages already installed
✅ Persistent Storage - Your work is saved between sessions
✅ Collaboration Ready - Share notebooks with team members
✅ Scalable Resources - Access to GPU and high-memory instances when needed

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