Curriculum Overview

Introduction to Parallel Computing will provide a foundation for:

• Developing parallel-programming skills in OpenMP and MPI
• Understanding performance aspects of the IBM & Intel architectures
• Using batch systems: LoadLeveler and LSF
• Optimizing code
• Code debugging

Labs for the HPC classes will include access to TACC machines for:

• Compiling and running example codes
• Porting your own codes
• Discussion and hands-on assistance from instructors
• Collaborative discussions with colleagues who have interest in parallel computing
• Tours of HPC facilities

Agenda

Day 1: 8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Time	Material Covered
8:00 am	Overview
8:15 am	Intro to Parallel Computing
9:15 am	Break
9:30 am	AIX Power4 User Environment
10:15 am	Rocks/Linux (IA-32/64) User Environment
11:00 am	Lab
12:00 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm	OpenMP
2:15 pm	Lab
3:15 pm	Break
3:30 pm	MPI (Intro)
4:15 pm	Lab

Day 2: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Time	Material Covered
8:00 am	MPI (Advanced)
9:30 am	Break
9:45 am	Cluster Hardware Overview (IA-32 Pentium 4)
10:45 am	SMP Hardware Overview (IBM Power4 System)
12:00 pm	Lunch
1:00 pm	Single Processor Optimization (IA-32)
2:00 pm	Single Processor Optimization (Power4)
3:00 pm	Break
3:15 pm	Programming Tools
4:15 pm	Lab