OpenMP (University of Leeds)

Workshop 9th September 2010 6 a.m. University of Leeds

Web page: http://www.hector.ac.uk/cse/training/
Categories: Iridis, OpenMP, Scientific Computing
Submitter: Petrina Butler

OpenMP is the standard for writing parallel codes to run on a shared memory computer, node or multi-core chip. It mainly involves adding compiler directives to an existing serial code. This course will introduce the concepts and essential syntax of OpenMP, including the functionality introduced at version 3.0. We will also discuss some performance issues. The course is supported by practical exercises.

For more information see the syllabus.

Aimed at

Anyone interested in writing parallel code in OpenMP. http://openmp.org/wp/openmp-specifications/

Prerequisites

Attendees should be able to program in either Fortran or C and be familiar with working in a UNIX environment (i.e., you should be able to connect to a machine remotely, use basic UNIX commands, edit a source file and understand the elementary steps in compiling object files and creating executables).

Duration

2 days

After Course

Attendees will be able to parallelise an existing serial code, or write a parallel code from scratch, using OpenMP.

Registration

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Location

University of Leeds

Courses are in Rooms 9.161 and 9.162 of the Earth & Environment Building. This is number 84 on the Campus Map. See also directions to the Earth & Environment Building.

These HPC training courses are provided free of charge to HECToR users and UK academics whose work is covered by the remit of one of the participating research councils (EPSRC, NERC and BBSRC). Other people may attend on payment of a course fee; please contact NAG for more details. If a course is over-subscribed then priority will be given to HECToR users, although NAG will do its best to re-run the course on another date to ensure that everybody who wants to can attend.