University of Colorado Boulder
Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing
University of Colorado Boulder

Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

Shelley Knuth
Thomas Hauser

Instructors: Shelley Knuth

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3.5

(118 reviews)

Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 14 hours
Learn at your own pace
Build toward a degree

What you'll learn

  • Navigate a typical Linux-based HPC environment

  • Describe the components of a high-performance distributed computing system

  • Assess the differences between serial and parallel programming

  • Estimate speedup and efficiency by generating a scaling study

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Get to know the basics of an HPC system. Users will learn how to work with common high performance computing systems they may encounter in future efforts. This includes navigating filesystems, working with a typical HPC operating system (Linux), and some of the basic concepts of HPC. We will also provide users some key information that is specific to the logistics of this course.

What's included

9 videos3 readings1 quiz2 programming assignments2 discussion prompts

During this week we will actually begin to use HPC infrastructure. Some concepts we will learn are - how to load software appropriately onto an HPC system, what the different types of nodes a user can expect to encounter on a system, and how to submit a job to conduct work, such as perform calculations.

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6 videos1 quiz2 programming assignments

In this module, we will introduce users to the nuances of memory on a high performance computing system. We will also cover some ways to conduct work on a system most efficiently. We will also introduce some beginning components of parallel programming.

What's included

6 videos1 quiz1 programming assignment

In this module, we will continue to review topics related to using a high performance computing system most efficiently, including scaling your workflow measuring how efficient your work on a system is, and how to utilize as much of the computing resource as possible.

What's included

4 videos1 reading1 quiz2 programming assignments

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4.2 (45 ratings)
Shelley Knuth
University of Colorado Boulder
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